Trehubov: 22 enemy radios still 'active' in one block in Kupiansk
Kupiansk remains under Ukrainian control, with Russian units confined to only a few high-rise buildings and unable to conduct active operations.
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Russians shell Chernihiv region 63 times in one day
On February 15, Russian troops shelled the Chernihiv region 63 times, with 118 explosions recorded and residential buildings damaged.
Pletenchuk explains how Russia protects Crimean Bridge
Russian forces continue to use all available means to guard the Crimean Bridge, periodically introducing traffic restrictions and conducting vehicle inspections.
Air Defense neutralizes two Zircon missiles and 52 Russian drones
On the night of February 16, Ukraine's Defense Forces destroyed two Zircon anti-ship missiles and 52 enemy UAVs.
Russia continues to 'hide' its ships, while aviation remains active – Pletenchuk about situation at sea
The situation in the Black and Azov Seas remains largely unchanged – Russian ships and submarines are staying at their base, while aviation continues active operations.
Russian shelling of Kherson region leaves two injured over past day
Over the course of the day in the Kherson region, two people were wounded as a result of Russian aggression.
Russian strikes on Kharkiv region leave five injured over past day
On February 15, eight settlements in the Kharkiv region came under Russian attack, and five people were injured.
War update: 235 clashes on frontline over past day, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk sector
Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops were involved in 235 combat clashes, with the highest enemy activity recorded in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russians strike 33 settlements in Sumy region over past day, injuring three civilians
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces carried out strikes on 33 settlements in the Sumy region, injuring three people.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,180 over past day
Total combat losses of Russian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022 to February 16, 2026, amount to approximately 1,254,450 personnel, including 1,180 losses over the past day.
Russians launch 668 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, six civilians wounded
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces carried out 668 attacks on 32 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. Six people were wounded as a result of enemy strikes on the Zaporizhzhia district.
Ukrainian border guards hit Russian shelters, communications in Northern Slobozhanshchyna
Servicemen of the 5th Border Guard Detachment hit a number of Russian army shelters and communications assets on the Northern Slobozhanshchyna front.
Russians scattering “petal” mines by drone in occupied Kherson region
In the temporarily occupied Kakhovka district of the Kherson region, Russian forces are blocking roads and dropping so-called “petal” mines from drones.
Ukrainian border guards take out Russian motorcycle unit with drones in Kharkiv region
Drone operators from the Silver Trio UAV unit of the Pomsta (Revenge) Border Guard Brigade destroyed a group of Russian invaders riding motorcycles in the Kharkiv region.
Syrian army takes control of second US military base in country
After coordination with the American side, the Syrian army assumed control of the second U.S. Armed Forces base in Syria, Al-Shaddadi, located in the northeastern province of Hasakah, which is controlled by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces and situated near the borders with Turkey and Iraq.
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Zelensky announces expansion of joint defense projects with partners
Ukraine will expand its joint defense projects with international partners.
Russian strikes on Sumy region leave three people injured
Three people were injured in the Sumy region throughout the day due to Russian attacks.
Russia's losses increase its reliance on foreign fighters – Bloomberg
The Russian army is becoming increasingly dependent on foreign fighters in its war against Ukraine, as Russian forces are suffering more losses than they can replenish with new recruits.
Air raid alerts announced in Kyiv, several regions due to ballistic threat
In Kyiv and several regions of Ukraine, air raid alerts were issued in connection with the threat of strikes by Russian forces using ballistic missiles.
Hourly power outages to be in effect in most regions on Monday
On Monday, February 16, in most regions of Ukraine, hourly electricity shutdown schedules will apply for household consumers throughout the day, while industrial consumers will face power restrictions.
Russians attack two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, artillery, and glide bombs since morning
On February 15, Russian forces carried out nearly 10 attacks on the communities of Synelnykove and Nikopol districts in the Dnipropetrovsk region. There is destruction and damage to houses.
Around 500 homes remain without heating in Kyiv due to Russian attack on February 12 – Klitschko
As of Sunday evening, about 500 residential buildings in Kyiv remain without heat following the strike on the city’s infrastructure by Russian forces on February 12.
Russian drone strikes residential building in Sumy region, leaving one injured
Russian drone hit a house in the Chernechchyna community of the Okhtyrka district in Sumy region.
War update: 129 attacks since morning, Pokrovsk sector remains most active
Since the start of the day, Russian troops have attacked Ukrainian positions 129 times, exerting the greatest pressure on the Pokrovsk sector, while also showing increased activity on the Huliaipole, Kostiantynivka, and Oleksandrivka regions.
Russians attack settlement of Zarichne with glide bombs, leaving two injured
Russian forces struck the settlement of Zarichne in the Zaporizhzhia region with glide bombs. As a result of the attack, two women were wounded.
Intelligence intercepts order from Russian commander pushing soldiers into assaults
Russian commanders are using force, shouting, and threats to "improve" the morale and psychological state of their subordinates and send them into suicidal assaults.
Defense Forces hit oil terminal in Krasnodar region and Pantsir-S1 in Crimea
The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal near the village of Volna in the Krasnodar region of the Russian Federation and the Pantsir-S1 medium-range surface-to-air missile and anti-aircraft artillery system in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Six people wounded in Dnipropetrovsk region due to enemy shelling
Over the past day, Russians shelled the communities of Nikopol, Pokrovske, Mezhova, and Marganets in the Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery, wounding six people, including a child.
Russians attack medical facility in Sumy region with drone
Today, February 15, Russians struck a medical facility in the Sumy region with a drone, causing damage.