Ukraine’s Defense Forces strike Russian Ka-27 helicopter in Crimea
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have struck a Russian Ka-27 helicopter in temporarily occupied Crimea.
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General Staff confirms strike on Ilsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have struck the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai.
Russian drone attacks civilian car in Donetsk region, killing three
An FPV drone attacked a civilian vehicle in the town of Mykolaivka in Ukraine’s Donetsk region in the morning of February 17, killing three people and wounding one other.
Russians kill three employees of Sloviansk TPP – Energy Ministry
Three employees of the Sloviansk Thermal Power Plant were killed as a result of a targeted Russian drone strike.
Young female medics “Kara” and “Laiza” killed on Zaporizhzhia front
Two young women, sisters-in-arms known by the call signs “Kara” and “Laiza,” were killed on the Zaporizhzhia front.
Russia deliberately targets energy facilities, railway infrastructure damaged – Kuleba
On the night of February 17, Russia carried out a large-scale strike on Ukraine’s critical and logistical infrastructure, leaving several regions without electricity, water, and heating.
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces strike Russian Iskander storage site, Rubikon drone control point
The Ukrainian Special Operations Forces hit a storage site for Russia's Iskander operational-tactical missile system and a drone control point of the Rubikon unit.
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces strike Russian Iskander storage site, Rubikon drone control point
The Ukrainian Special Operations Forces hit a storage site for Russia's Iskander operational-tactical missile system and a drone control point of the Rubikon unit.
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.
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.
Russia damages energy facility in Odesa region, repairs expected to take a long time – DTEK
In the Odesa region, Russian forces once again attacked a DTEK energy facility overnight on February 17, causing extremely serious damage.
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.
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.
Russians force farmers in ‘LPR’ to hand over 30% of diesel fuel for army needs
In the temporarily occupied parts of the Luhansk region, farmers have been ordered to surrender at least 30% of their diesel fuel reserves for the needs of the Russian army.
16 February 2026
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.
January’s attrition of Russia’s Air Defense Hardware
Counting high-value Russian losses for January
Europe must strengthen Ukraine for Putin to take negotiations seriously – German expert
Negotiations aimed at achieving peace, including those scheduled soon in Geneva, only give Vladimir Putin time to continue the war and serve as a way for him to prevent Europeans from militarily strengthening Ukraine.
Russia launches 91 ballistic missiles at Ukraine in January
In January 2026, Russia fired 91 ballistic missiles at Ukraine.
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.
Russia preparing massive strike: Zelensky orders urgent additional protection for energy infrastructure
President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed the Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, Anatolii Kryvonozhko, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, and the Chairman of Ukrenergo, Vitalii Zaichenko, to prepare additional protective measures in response to intelligence indicating that Russia is preparing another massive strike.
Ukrainian forces target Russian personnel, communication and UAV command posts across occupied territories
Ukraine’s Defense Forces carried out strikes on areas where Russian manpower was concentrated, as well as on an enemy communications hub and a UAV control point.
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.