Discussion must focus on Ukraine’s interests, not on Trump or Putin — Japanese professor
Discussions about a peace process in which Ukraine is treated only as an object, rather than as a subject whose voice is heard, are fundamentally mistaken.
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SSU targets Russia’s Tamannaftogaz oil terminal again – source
The Alpha Special Operations Center of the Security Service of Ukraine have struck the Black Sea region’s largest oil terminal, Tamannaftogaz in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai.
Drones attack chemical plant in Russia’s Perm region – media
Drones struck the Metafrax Chemicals plant in Russia’s Perm region on Tuesday, February 17.
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.
Ukrainian delegation arrives at venue of talks in Geneva
The Ukrainian delegation has arrived to take part in the next round of negotiations in a trilateral format involving Ukraine, the United States, and Russia.
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.
Trump says ahead of Geneva talks that Ukraine should 'better come to the table fast'
U.S. President Donald Trump has said ahead of a new round of trilateral talks involving Ukraine, the United States, and Russia in Geneva that Ukraine should "better come to the table fast."
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.
Europeans finally understand war against Ukraine, beginning to take responsibility –Applebaum
Europeans have only now begun to fully understand Russia's war against Ukraine and will become closer friends to Ukraine than Americans.
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.
Oil refinery on fire in Russia's Kuban region – CCD
An oil refinery is burning in Russia's Kuban region.
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.
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.
Media regulator urges Saeima to terminate operations of Russian-language radio stations in Latvia
The National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) is calling on members of parliament to adopt a decision to shut down all private radio stations broadcasting in Russian.
Russians launch new militarization program for children in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine
A new propaganda campaign in schools in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine aims to instill loyalty to the Russian occupiers in children.
Damage from air pollution caused by war exceeds UAH 146B in Kherson region
The total amount of damage resulting from atmospheric air pollution due to the war in the Kherson region has reached more than UAH 146 billion.
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.