Two Russians attempting to infiltrate Ukraine captured in Lyman sector, Demchenko says
On February 19, Ukrainian defenders captured two Russians who were trying to infiltrate Ukrainian combat positions in the Lyman sector.
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Russians attack energy infrastructure in Mykolaiv region, causing power outages
Yesterday, February 19, Russians attacked critical and energy infrastructure in the Mykolaiv region with Shahed 131/136 drones, causing power outages in 55 settlements.
Mykhailo Honchar, President of the Center for Global Studies “Strategy XXI”
Russia’s Crocodile Logic: Outsmart, Don’t Outmuscle.
Ukraine commemorates Heroes of Heavenly Hundred
On Friday, February 20, Ukraine observes Remembrance Day of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred.
Police detail seven-month operation behind UAH 400M drug seizure
Preparations for the operational phase of the special operation Rubikon, which resulted in the seizure of illicit substances worth UAH 400 million, lasted nearly seven months.
New Zealand expands sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine
The government of New Zealand has once again expanded its sanctions against Russia, adding 23 individuals and 13 companies from Russia and Iran to its sanctions list, and lowering the price cap on Russian oil to $44.10 per barrel, in line with the level previously set by the European Union.
Russians launch missile strike on Kharkiv
Russian forces have carried out a missile strike on Kharkiv’s Slobidskyi district.
FSB agent preparing assassination attempt on government official detained in Kirovohrad region
The Security Service of Ukraine detained a Russian agent who was preparing an assassination attempt on an official of one of the state institutions responsible for the defense training of the population in the Kirovohrad region.
19 February 2026
Ex-German president criticizes Merz over refusal to supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine
Former German Federal President Joachim Gauck has criticized current Chancellor Friedrich Merz for continuing to block the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, calling it a mistake and a misguided attitude toward the victim of aggression.
Prokudin denies information about enemy's remote mining of Kherson-Mykolaiv highway
Head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration Oleksandr Prokudin emphasized that there is currently no information about cases of remote mining by Russian forces on the Kherson–Mykolaiv highway.
RSF director urges accountability for spreaders of Russian propaganda
Thibaut Bruttin, director general of the international NGO Reporters Without Borders (RSF), has called for the exposure and prosecution of accomplices of Russian propaganda.
NBU's online store targeted by cyberattack, hackers may have accessed personal data
Attackers may have gained access to customers' personal data. However, no financial information was compromised.
European intelligence doubts war in Ukraine will end this year – Reuters
European intelligence chiefs are pessimistic about the chances of an agreement being reached this year to end Russia's war in Ukraine, despite Donald Trump's assertions that U.S.-brokered talks have brought the prospect of a deal "reasonably close."
Ukraine marks State Emblem Day
On Thursday, February 19, Ukraine marks State Emblem Day.
Russian attack on Kherson region leaves five injured over past day
In the Kherson region, five people were injured over the past day as a result of Russian aggression.
South Africans who fought against Ukraine repatriate – media
Four South Africans from a group of about twenty young men, whose families said they had been deceived into fighting for Russia, have been repatriated to the Republic of South Africa.
Schools in Mykolaiv switch to remote learning due to bad weather
Schools in Mykolaiv are switching to remote learning due to unfavorable weather conditions.
18 February 2026
Russian forces strike critical infrastructure in Lozova
The Lozova urban community has suffered another Russian strike on infrastructure, resulting in water supply problems.
Separate meeting between Umerov, Arakhamia with Medinsky takes place in Geneva
During the negotiations in Geneva, a separate meeting was held between the head of the Ukrainian delegation, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov, and delegation member, Member of Parliament Davyd Arakhamia, with the head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky.
Russian fake news: Ukrainian schoolchildren 'forced' to wear helmets in support of Heraskevych
Russian propagandists forged photos of Ukrainian school
Government instructs ministries, local authorities to prepare for spring floods – Svyrydenko
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko announced that the government has instructed relevant authorities, together with regional military administrations, to prepare all necessary resources to manage and mitigate the consequences of expected spring floods and high water.
EU must insist on accountability for Russia's war crimes – human rights envoy
Establishing peace cannot happen without accountability for those who started the war and committed crimes during it.
Fighter from Russia's elite Rubikon unit defects to Ukraine
A serviceman from an elite unit of Russia's Ministry of Defense voluntarily surrendered to Ukrainian forces and expressed his intention to fight on Ukraine's side.
Expert names priority countries for Ukrainian arms exports
Ukrainian defense manufacturers, once they have fulfilled commitments to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, will be able to export their products in a controlled manner to countries with which security agreements have been signed.
Man suspected of setting seven cars on fire detained in Kyiv
Operatives of the Solomianskyi district police department in Kyiv, together with officers of the criminal investigation department of the Kyiv police headquarters, have detained a man suspected of setting fire to seven vehicles between December 2025 and early January 2026.
Umerov holds separate meeting with US representatives and European partners in Geneva
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov held a separate meeting in Geneva with representatives of the United States and European partners, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland, following trilateral negotiations.
Police detain 'bomber' who falsely reported bomb threat at Verkhovna Rada
In Lviv, police detained a 20-year-old local resident who made a false report about a bomb allegedly planted in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. He faces a prison sentence of four to eight years.
Poland may take part in Board of Peace only as observer, Tusk says
An official representative of Poland may attend the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington only as an observer, and Warsaw does not currently intend to join the initiative.
Man suspected of setting seven cars on fire detained in Kyiv
Operatives of the Solomianskyi district police department in Kyiv, together with officers of the criminal investigation department of the Kyiv police headquarters, have detained a man suspected of setting fire to seven vehicles between December 2025 and early January 2026.
17 February 2026
Ukraine launches emergency response headquarters due to severe weather
An emergency response headquarters will begin round-the-clock operations on Wednesday, February 18, due to deteriorating weather conditions across Ukraine.