Ukraine’s forces stop Russian advance on Lyman front using night FPV drones
Pilots from the SIGNUM battalion disrupted a Russian military advance on the Lyman front using night-time FPV drones.
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Ignat denies reports of foreign F-16 pilots operating in Ukraine
Yuriy Ignat, head of the communications department of the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has denied reports by a French outlet claiming that foreign pilots are involved in protecting Ukraine’s airspace.
SBU detains spotter who directed Russian strikes on Sloviansk
The counterintelligence unit of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained a boiler house security guard who was directing Russian strikes on Sloviansk in the Donetsk region.
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
War update: 137 clashes along frontline, heaviest fighting in Huliaipole sector
A total of 137 combat clashes were recorded along the frontline, with Russian forces carrying out nearly 30 attacks against Ukrainian Defense Forces positions in the Huliaipole sector.
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.
Zaporizhzhia hit by Russian drone attack, woman killed
Russian forces carried out a drone attack on Zaporizhzhia, damaging residential buildings and killing a woman who sustained injuries.
Zelensky says Ukrainians won’t let him hand Donbas over to Russia
The Ukrainian people would reject a peace agreement at a referendum if it envisaged “handing over” Donbas to Russia. However, they would be more likely to support freezing the current front line.
Over 80% of military aid to Ukraine now delivered through NATO – President’s Office
More than 80% of all military support for Ukraine is currently coordinated and delivered through NATO.
Zelensky says Ukraine ready for peace, questions Russia’s intentions
Ukraine is serious about ending the war, while Russia carried out a massive attack even on the day talks were held in Geneva.
Svyrydenko, Berset discuss opening of CoE Development Bank office in Ukraine
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yuliia Svyrydenko and Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset have discussed the opening of a representative office of the Council of Europe Development Bank in Ukraine.
First day of trilateral talks concludes in Geneva – Umerov
The first day of trilateral negotiations in Geneva, involving representatives from Ukraine, the United States, and Russia, has concluded. Political and military working groups are set to resume their sessions tomorrow morning.
UN confirms over 15,000 civilian deaths in Ukraine since start of full-scale war
More than 15,000 civilians have been killed and over 41,000 injured in Ukraine since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Trilateral talks: Zelensky's office confirms presence of European representatives in Geneva
Advisors on security issues from European leaders have also arrived in Geneva, where trilateral talks between the delegations of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia are taking place today. However, they are not directly present in the negotiation room.
Atsuko Higashino, Professor at the University of Tsukuba
Ukraine Could Become Japan’s Most Important Defense Partner
Expert names Ukrainian regions currently most vulnerable to Russian energy attacks
The regions of Ukraine most vulnerable to Russian strikes are constantly changing, as Russia acts in a concentrated manner, selecting specific directions for massive combined attacks.
Sybiha says Russia has attacked 47% of American businesses in Ukraine
Russia is deliberately striking American businesses in Ukraine, with 47% of U.S. companies operating in the country affected since the start of the full-scale war.
US senators visit CHP plant in Kyiv damaged by Russian strikes
Ukraine's Deputy Energy Minister Anatolii Kutsevol, together with U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Sheldon Whitehouse, visited a combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Kyiv that was damaged by Russian attacks.
Russia shells Kherson with cluster munitions, remotely mines streets – military spokesperson
Russian forces are using cluster munitions against residential neighborhoods in Kherson and remotely planting mines in city streets and coastal areas using drones, primarily harming civilians.
Zelensky: Number of children returned from Russia has reached 2,000
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the number of children returned from under Russian control as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative has reached 2,000.
Utility workers restore heating to all 2,600 buildings in Kyiv following February 12 attack
In Kyiv, heat has been restored to all 2,600 buildings that were without heating following the February 12 attack.
Russian shelling leaves critical infrastructure damaged in Kherson region
In the Kherson community, critical infrastructure has been damaged due to shelling, causing power outages in the Dniprovskyi district.
War update: 53 clashes on front line since morning, Huliaipole and Pokrovsk sectors remain most active
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 53 combat engagements between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops, with the enemy showing the greatest activity in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk sectors.
SSU drones strike chemical plant in Russia that produces components for explosives
On the night of February 17, drones operated by the Alpha Special Operations Center of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) hit one of the largest producers of explosives in Russia and Europe – Metafrax Chemicals.
Defense Forces hold positions in Kupiansk sector despite Russian attempts to advance
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian troops are maintaining designated defensive lines despite attempts by Russian invaders to improve their tactical position and advance, mostly on foot, taking advantage of difficult weather conditions and terrain features.
Kubilius speaks about need to simplify movement of troops and military equipment across EU member state borders
While European soldiers are filling out permit paperwork, Russians will seize the Suwalki gap, warned European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius, speaking about the need to simplify the movement of troops and military equipment across the borders of EU member states.
Media reveal details about concessions EU will demand from Russia as part of peace agreement
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, circulated a document among EU member states outlining the concessions Russia must make during diplomatic negotiations with Ukraine, mediated by the United States.
Another round of trilateral negotiations begins in Geneva, Umerov says
In Geneva, a new round of talks in a trilateral format involving representatives of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia is getting underway. The Ukrainian delegation has work parameters approved by the President of Ukraine and a clear mandate.
Latvia to allocate EUR 10M for Ukraine within PURL
On Tuesday, February 17, the Latvian government decided to allocate EUR 10 million to support Ukraine under the NATO initiative called PURL.
Japan’s pacifism limits expansion of military support to Ukraine – Professor Higashino
Japanese society has come to better understand and sympathize with Ukraine over the four years of Russia’s full-scale aggression. However, deeply rooted pacifism and the perception of military aid as a “tool for killing” continue to restrain broader support for Kyiv’s defense needs.