Part of Odesa left without water, heating supply following Russian drone attack
In Odesa, a Russian drone attack overnight on February 17 caused power outages at water supply and heating facilities.
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Powerful explosions rock Belbek airfield in Crimea – social media
Temporarily occupied Crimea was targeted by drones from the evening of February 16 into the night of February 17. Powerful explosions were reported at the Belbek airfield in Sevastopol.
Zelensky: Russia calculated its massive strike to inflict maximum damage on Ukraine's energy sector
Russian forces carried out a large-scale combined attack deliberately calculated to cause the greatest possible damage to Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Air defenses neutralize 25 missiles, 367 drones used by Russia in overnight attack on Ukraine
As of 09:30 on Tuesday, February 17, Ukrainian air defense forces had neutralized 25 missiles and 367 enemy UAVs of various types.
Oil refinery on fire in Russia's Kuban region – CCD
An oil refinery is burning in Russia's Kuban region.
War update: 201 combat clashes on front line over past day, heaviest fighting in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors
Over the past day, February 16, a total of 201 combat clashes were recorded between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders.
Russian forces attack five districts of Dnipropetrovsk region
The enemy struck the region with missiles, drones, artillery, and aerial bombs, targeting five districts.
Russian strikes on Kherson region leave six injured over past day
Over the course of 24 hours, six people were wounded as a result of Russian aggression in the Kherson region.
Russia loses 890 soldiers in war against Ukraine over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,255,340 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and February 17, 2026, with 890 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Russians launch new militarization program for children in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine
A new propaganda campaign in schools in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine aims to instill loyalty to the Russian occupiers in children.
Damage from air pollution caused by war exceeds UAH 146B in Kherson region
The total amount of damage resulting from atmospheric air pollution due to the war in the Kherson region has reached more than UAH 146 billion.
Russian drones damage residential building, infrastructure facility in Odesa, leaving two injured
As a result of a Russian drone attack in Odesa, two people were injured, and an infrastructure facility and a residential building were damaged.
Border guards destroy tank, Russian communication antennas in two sectors
Fighters of the "Steel Border" brigade over the past day hit a tank, two antennas, a vehicle, and a drone belonging to Russian invaders in the Kursk and Northern Slobozhanshchyna sectors.
Kherson State University attacked again amid ongoing Russian shelling
Russian forces have once again attacked the main building of Kherson State University.
Former Wagner operatives help Russia organize sabotage across Europe – FT
According to Western intelligence officials, recruiters and propagandists who previously worked for the Russian private military company Wagner Group have become a key tool for the Kremlin in organizing acts of sabotage across Europe.
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SBU has developments to counter Russian hackers – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he expects the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) to implement existing developments aimed at countering Russian hackers.
Russian forces hit apartment building in Zaporizhzhia
The Russian army attacked Zaporizhzhia, damaging the roof of an apartment building.
Zelensky on Russia's preparation for massive strike: Enemy attacks 'evolve'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that intelligence reports indicate the Russians are preparing for further massive strikes on Ukraine's energy sector.
Russian forces strike Kryvyi Rih with ballistic missiles, transport infrastructure damaged
The Russian army carried out a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih.
January’s attrition of Russia’s Air Defense Hardware
Counting high-value Russian losses for January
Ukrainian forces conduct assault operations on Oleksandrivka axis, near Huliaipole – Syrskyi
The situation in the Oleksandrivka sector and in the area of Huliaipole remains difficult, but the Ukrainian Defense Forces are carrying out effective counteroffensive and assault operations.
Russia launches 91 ballistic missiles at Ukraine in January
In January 2026, Russia fired 91 ballistic missiles at Ukraine.
War update: 78 combat clashes on front line since morning, hottest fighting in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors
Since the start of the day, 78 combat engagements have occurred between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the enemy concentrating the greatest efforts on the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole axes.
Russia increases its nuclear and Arctic assets near Finnish border – defense minister
Russia is strengthening its strategic capabilities in the Arctic and building new facilities along the border with Finland.
Russians shell hospital in Kherson: Medical workers injured, destruction reported
Since nighttime, Russian forces have been periodically attacking a hospital in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson. Two female employees of the medical facility have been injured, and there is significant damage.
Russians attempt to create 'pincers' to encircle Pokrovsk agglomeration – military
The Russian army has intensified pressure from the directions of Kotlyne and Rodynske in the Donetsk region, trying to form "pincers" to encircle the Pokrovsk agglomeration.
Russian base on fire in Mariupol – Andriushchenko
In Mariupol, temporarily occupied by the Russian army, a Russian base is currently burning in the settlement of Richkove in the Livoberezhnyi district.
Ukrainian forces deny Russian advance near Novomykolaivka
Most of the gray zone near Novomykolaivka in the Zaporizhzhia region remains under Ukrainian fire control, and Russian forces are unable to establish a foothold in this part of the front.
Ukrainian forces push enemy back near Verbove – military spox
Ukrainian Defense Forces have shrunk the gray zone near Verbove in Zaporizhzhia region by pushing back the enemy and preventing the invaders from consolidating after assault operations.