Ukrainian forces deny encirclement of units in Rodynske
Reports claiming that Ukrainian Defense Forces units were encircled in the town of Rodynske in the Donetsk region are false.
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Russian propaganda spreads fake claim of “500,000 unidentified fallen” Ukrainian soldiers
Propagandists falsified material from the German broadcaster Deutsche Welle
NATO says it heard very clear defense plan from Ukraine
NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Sekerinska believes that the timeliness of military assistance to Ukraine plays a decisive role.
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.
Mykhailo Honchar, President of the Center for Global Studies “Strategy XXI”
Russia’s Crocodile Logic: Outsmart, Don’t Outmuscle.
War update: 237 combat engagements over past day, fiercest battles on Pokrovsk, Huliaipole fronts
Over the past 24 hours, 237 combat engagements occurred between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops, with the highest enemy activity reported in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 970 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to February 20, 2026, amount to approximately 1,257,880 personnel, including 970 troops killed and wounded over the past day.
19 February 2026
Defense Forces control Nykiforivka, Nelipivka, Nove Shakhove, and Zatyshok in Donetsk region
The settlements of Nykiforivka, Nelipivka, Nove Shakhove, and Zatyshok in the Donetsk region are under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, despite Russian claims of advances.
Enemies attempt to break through border in Kharkiv and Sumy regions, but suffer losses, says Demchenko
The Russian army is trying to attack Ukrainian positions along the border and expand the combat zone. Still, despite constant assaults and attempts to get behind the lines, there is no advance — the enemy is suffering severe losses.
War update: 237 clashes on front line over past day, Huliaipole and Pokrovsk sectors remain most active
On the front line yesterday, February 18, 237 combat encounters between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded.
Russia loses 830 soldiers in war against Ukraine over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,256,910 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and February 19, 2026, with 830 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
18 February 2026
Ukrainian forces strike Russian air defense system, command posts, drone workshop – General Staff
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have struck a number of key Russian military targets both on Russian territory and in the temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine.
Russian forces intensify efforts to encircle Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad – military
Russian troops have stepped up efforts to encircle Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad.
War update: 160 combat engagements on front line since past day, Defense Forces halt 21 assaults in Pokrovsk sector
On the front line yesterday, February 17, 160 clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
Russia loses 740 soldiers, one air defense system in war against Ukraine over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,256,080 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and February 18, 2026, with 740 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Border guards destroy 'Msta-S' self-propelled howitzer with drones in Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector
Fighters of the reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial systems unit Striks of the 4th Border Detachment eliminated a Russian occupiers' "Msta" self-propelled artillery system in the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector.
17 February 2026
Nearly 700 Russian invaders eliminated by engineering munitions in January
In January, the work of the Engineering Troops of the Support Forces and engineering units of other branches of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including the Ground Forces, Unmanned Systems Forces, and Air Assault Forces, resulted in the elimination of nearly 700 invaders and the destruction of 110 weapons systems and pieces of military equipment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
16 February 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Russian industry and export sectors are at maximum risk of bankruptcy, intelligence service reports
The financial situation of medium and large enterprises in the Russian Federation continued to deteriorate at the end of 2025, with the number of unprofitable companies increasing to 18,200, up 16% year-on-year.
15 February 2026
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.