Ukrainian forces push enemy back near Verbove – military spox
Ukrainian Defense Forces have shrunk the gray zone near Verbove in Zaporizhzhia region by pushing back the enemy and preventing the invaders from consolidating after assault operations.
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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.
Car explosion in Odesa classified as terrorist act
The explosion of a car in Odesa in the morning of February 16 has been classified as a terrorist act.
Russian intel steps up recruitment of Ukrainians for terror attacks, SSU warns
The Security Service of Ukraine reports an increase in recruitment activity by Russian intelligence services targeting Ukrainian citizens.
Ukraine receives USD 690M grant from Japan and Canada
Ukraine has secured a $690 million grant from Japan and Canada under the G7’s ERA mechanism.
Ukrainian forces holding southern outskirts of Vovchansk as Russians attempting to advance – military spox
Ukrainian forces control the southern outskirts of Vovchansk, although the town has been almost completely destroyed and the enemy continues offensive operations.
Partisans spot hundreds of Russian military vehicles at repair base near Dzhankoi
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, partisans discovered a large number of Russian military vehicles at a repair base near Dzhankoi.
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.
Russians shell Chernihiv region 63 times in one day
On February 15, Russian troops shelled the Chernihiv region 63 times, with 118 explosions recorded and residential buildings damaged.
Pletenchuk explains how Russia protects Crimean Bridge
Russian forces continue to use all available means to guard the Crimean Bridge, periodically introducing traffic restrictions and conducting vehicle inspections.
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.
Police detain man suspected in shooting of Ukrainian refugee and her boyfriend in US
On February 14, in the state of North Carolina, 21-year-old Ukrainian refugee Kateryna Tovmash and her boyfriend were fatally shot.
Russia continues to 'hide' its ships, while aviation remains active – Pletenchuk about situation at sea
The situation in the Black and Azov Seas remains largely unchanged – Russian ships and submarines are staying at their base, while aviation continues active operations.
Russian shelling of Kherson region leaves two injured over past day
Over the course of the day in the Kherson region, two people were wounded as a result of Russian aggression.
Russian strikes on Kharkiv region leave five injured over past day
On February 15, eight settlements in the Kharkiv region came under Russian attack, and five people were injured.
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.
Russians strike 33 settlements in Sumy region over past day, injuring three civilians
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces carried out strikes on 33 settlements in the Sumy region, injuring three people.
Ukrainian border guards take out Russian motorcycle unit with drones in Kharkiv region
Drone operators from the Silver Trio UAV unit of the Pomsta (Revenge) Border Guard Brigade destroyed a group of Russian invaders riding motorcycles in the Kharkiv region.
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.
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.
Russians launch 668 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, six civilians wounded
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces carried out 668 attacks on 32 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. Six people were wounded as a result of enemy strikes on the Zaporizhzhia district.
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.
Russians scattering “petal” mines by drone in occupied Kherson region
In the temporarily occupied Kakhovka district of the Kherson region, Russian forces are blocking roads and dropping so-called “petal” mines from drones.
Ukrainian border guards take out Russian motorcycle unit with drones in Kharkiv region
Drone operators from the Silver Trio UAV unit of the Pomsta (Revenge) Border Guard Brigade destroyed a group of Russian invaders riding motorcycles in the Kharkiv region.
Ukrainian delegation heads to Geneva for next round of talks – Budanov
Ukraine’s delegation has already set off for Switzerland, where the next round of negotiations involving Ukraine, the United States, and Russia is to take place.
Kallas says Russia is no superpower
Russia is in a difficult position after years of military aggression, yet it continues to pose a threat, as it may secure more at the negotiating table than it managed to achieve on the battlefield.
Syrian army takes control of second US military base in country
After coordination with the American side, the Syrian army assumed control of the second U.S. Armed Forces base in Syria, Al-Shaddadi, located in the northeastern province of Hasakah, which is controlled by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces and situated near the borders with Turkey and Iraq.
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.
US detains another sanctioned tanker in Indian Ocean
The U.S. Department of Defense announced the detention of the sanctioned tanker Veronica III, which violated the "quarantine" imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.