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A man was detained in Poland for attempting to stop a freight train carrying oil with a handbrake. The detainee turned out to be a Moldovan citizen and had Russian-language documents with him, according to RMF24 and Onet.
February 18, 2026 at 3:52 PM
A man was detained in Poland for attempting to stop a freight train carrying oil with a handbrake. The detainee turned out to be a Moldovan citizen and had Russian-language documents with him, according to RMF24 and Onet.
⚡️ The governments of Slovakia and Hungary announced on Wednesday that they are halting diesel fuel exports to Ukraine due to the shutdown of the Druzhba oil pipeline.
February 18, 2026 at 2:18 PM
⚡️ The governments of Slovakia and Hungary announced on Wednesday that they are halting diesel fuel exports to Ukraine due to the shutdown of the Druzhba oil pipeline.
On Tuesday evening, Russian troops attacked the city of Zaporizhzhia with drones. A 48-year-old woman was killed, and seven others were injured, including children, according to regional authorities and law enforcers.
February 18, 2026 at 1:45 PM
On Tuesday evening, Russian troops attacked the city of Zaporizhzhia with drones. A 48-year-old woman was killed, and seven others were injured, including children, according to regional authorities and law enforcers.
Former Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces and current Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, argues that the counteroffensive plan he developed with NATO partners failed because the president and other officials did not provide the necessary resources.
February 18, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Former Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces and current Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, argues that the counteroffensive plan he developed with NATO partners failed because the president and other officials did not provide the necessary resources.
Dozens of Security Service of Ukraine officers tried to search Valerii Zaluzhnyi’s Kyiv office in mid-September 2022, an attempt he stopped, the former Ukrainian Armed Forces commander said in an interview with the Associated Press. The SBU has responded to the allegations, citing misunderstanding.
Ukraine's SBU responds to former army chief Zaluzhnyi's claims it tried to search his office in 2022
Dozens of Security Service of Ukraine officers tried to search Valerii Zaluzhnyi’s Kyiv office in mid-September 2022, an attempt he stopped, the former Ukrainian Armed Forces commander said in an…
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February 18, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Dozens of Security Service of Ukraine officers tried to search Valerii Zaluzhnyi’s Kyiv office in mid-September 2022, an attempt he stopped, the former Ukrainian Armed Forces commander said in an interview with the Associated Press. The SBU has responded to the allegations, citing misunderstanding.
Progress has been made on the military front during the trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia on ending the war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told journalists.
Following the talks, Zelenskyy said that two areas had been discussed: military and political.
Following the talks, Zelenskyy said that two areas had been discussed: military and political.
February 18, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Progress has been made on the military front during the trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia on ending the war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told journalists.
Following the talks, Zelenskyy said that two areas had been discussed: military and political.
Following the talks, Zelenskyy said that two areas had been discussed: military and political.
The second day of trilateral Ukraine-U.S.-Russia negotiations on ending the war concluded in Geneva on Wednesday, Diana Davitian, spokeswoman for the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, told public broadcaster Suspilne.
Second day of Geneva talks ends; Russia calls them 'difficult'
The second day of trilateral Ukraine-U.S.-Russia negotiations on ending the war concluded in Geneva on Wednesday, Diana Davitian, spokeswoman for the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Cou...
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February 18, 2026 at 10:47 AM
The second day of trilateral Ukraine-U.S.-Russia negotiations on ending the war concluded in Geneva on Wednesday, Diana Davitian, spokeswoman for the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, told public broadcaster Suspilne.
Six Russian and four Belarusian athletes will compete under their countries' flags at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, according to the BBC.
In September 2025, the International Paralympic Committee lifted the ban on athletes from Russia and Belarus participating in the Games.
In September 2025, the International Paralympic Committee lifted the ban on athletes from Russia and Belarus participating in the Games.
February 18, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Six Russian and four Belarusian athletes will compete under their countries' flags at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, according to the BBC.
In September 2025, the International Paralympic Committee lifted the ban on athletes from Russia and Belarus participating in the Games.
In September 2025, the International Paralympic Committee lifted the ban on athletes from Russia and Belarus participating in the Games.
The United Nations Development Programme has allocated an additional $230 million for the urgent purchase of energy equipment for Ukraine in 2026, according to the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the United Nations.
February 18, 2026 at 9:09 AM
The United Nations Development Programme has allocated an additional $230 million for the urgent purchase of energy equipment for Ukraine in 2026, according to the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the United Nations.
Russian forces have started attaching FPV drones to Shahed kamikaze UAVs for enhanced strike capability, Ukrainian Defense Ministry technological adviser Serhiy (Flash) Beskrestnov reported, citing first video confirmation that a single Shahed can now carry two FPV drones.
Russian military seen mounting FPV drones on Shahed UAVs (VIDEO)
Russian forces have started attaching FPV drones to Shahed kamikaze UAVs for enhanced strike capability, Ukrainian Defense Ministry technological adviser Serhiy (Flash) Beskrestnov reported , citing…
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February 18, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Russian forces have started attaching FPV drones to Shahed kamikaze UAVs for enhanced strike capability, Ukrainian Defense Ministry technological adviser Serhiy (Flash) Beskrestnov reported, citing first video confirmation that a single Shahed can now carry two FPV drones.
Since the beginning of 2026, units of the Unmanned Systems Forces have struck 240 targets in the Russian rear, including oil and fuel facilities, the military-industrial complex, and critical infrastructure, according to the Unmanned Systems Forces commander, Robert 'Magyar' Brovdi.
February 18, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Since the beginning of 2026, units of the Unmanned Systems Forces have struck 240 targets in the Russian rear, including oil and fuel facilities, the military-industrial complex, and critical infrastructure, according to the Unmanned Systems Forces commander, Robert 'Magyar' Brovdi.
Russian forces launched one Iskander-M ballistic missile and 126 attack drones at Ukraine overnight into Wednesday, with air defenses downing or suppressing 100 drones, while one missile and 23 drones struck 14 locations, Ukraine’s Air Force Command reported.
Russian forces launch ballistic missile, 126 drones at Ukraine overnight
Russian forces launched one Iskander-M ballistic missile and 126 attack drones at Ukraine overnight into Wednesday, with air defenses downing or suppressing 100 drones while one missile and 23 drones ...
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February 18, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Russian forces launched one Iskander-M ballistic missile and 126 attack drones at Ukraine overnight into Wednesday, with air defenses downing or suppressing 100 drones, while one missile and 23 drones struck 14 locations, Ukraine’s Air Force Command reported.
Russian forces struck a civilian vehicle carrying employees of the Slovyansk Thermal Power Plant with an FPV drone in Mykolaivka, Kramatorsk district, this morning, killing three workers and injuring one, Ukraine’s Energy Ministry and State Emergency Service reported.
Russian drone kills 3 Slovyansk Thermal Power Plant workers in Donbas
Russian forces struck a civilian vehicle carrying employees of the Slovyansk Thermal Power Plant with an FPV drone in Mykolaivka, Kramatorsk district, this morning, killing three workers and injuring…
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February 17, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Russian forces struck a civilian vehicle carrying employees of the Slovyansk Thermal Power Plant with an FPV drone in Mykolaivka, Kramatorsk district, this morning, killing three workers and injuring one, Ukraine’s Energy Ministry and State Emergency Service reported.
Ukraine’s Security Service special operations “Alpha” Center drones struck the Metafrax Chemicals plant — one of Russia’s and Europe’s largest methanol producers — in Perm Krai over 1,600 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, an informed SBU source told hromadske.
SBU drones strike major Russian chemical plant 1,600 km from Ukrainian border
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) special operations “Alpha” Center drones struck the Metafrax Chemicals plant — one of Russia’s and Europe’s largest methanol producers — in Perm Krai more than 1,600…
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February 17, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Ukraine’s Security Service special operations “Alpha” Center drones struck the Metafrax Chemicals plant — one of Russia’s and Europe’s largest methanol producers — in Perm Krai over 1,600 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, an informed SBU source told hromadske.
The Security Service and National Police detained a 33-year-old unemployed man who, according to the investigation, blew up a car in Odesa on behalf of Russia, according to the SBU.
February 17, 2026 at 2:01 PM
The Security Service and National Police detained a 33-year-old unemployed man who, according to the investigation, blew up a car in Odesa on behalf of Russia, according to the SBU.
Two Russian soldiers surrendered to Ukrainian forces on the Northern Slobozhanskyi axis and used a drone with a loudspeaker to convince three more to surrender, prompting their own command to open fire on the defectors, according to the 158th Separate Mechanized Brigade.
Two Russian soldiers surrender, convince three others in Kharkiv Oblast
Two Russian soldiers surrendered to Ukrainian forces on the Northern Slobozhanskyi axis and used a drone with a loudspeaker to convince three more to surrender, prompting their own command to open fir...
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February 17, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Two Russian soldiers surrendered to Ukrainian forces on the Northern Slobozhanskyi axis and used a drone with a loudspeaker to convince three more to surrender, prompting their own command to open fire on the defectors, according to the 158th Separate Mechanized Brigade.
Ukrainian forces struck a Russian Ka-27 multi-role shipborne helicopter near the village of Kamyshly in occupied Crimea overnight into Tuesday, while also destroying three Russian drone control points on Monday, Ukraine’s General Staff reported.
Ukrainian forces hit Russian drone posts, Ka-27 helicopter in occupied Crimea
Ukrainian forces struck a Russian Ka-27 multi-role shipborne helicopter near the village of Kamyshly in occupied Crimea overnight into Tuesday, while also destroying three Russian drone control points...
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February 17, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Ukrainian forces struck a Russian Ka-27 multi-role shipborne helicopter near the village of Kamyshly in occupied Crimea overnight into Tuesday, while also destroying three Russian drone control points on Monday, Ukraine’s General Staff reported.
Overnight, the Defense Forces struck the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, Ukraine's General Staff has confirmed.
Drones struck the facility, and a fire broke out on the factory premises. More detailed results of the attack are being clarified.
Drones struck the facility, and a fire broke out on the factory premises. More detailed results of the attack are being clarified.
February 17, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Overnight, the Defense Forces struck the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, Ukraine's General Staff has confirmed.
Drones struck the facility, and a fire broke out on the factory premises. More detailed results of the attack are being clarified.
Drones struck the facility, and a fire broke out on the factory premises. More detailed results of the attack are being clarified.
Rescuers recovered the body of a 68-year-old woman from under the rubble of a house in the Kyrykivka territorial community in Sumy Oblast destroyed by a Russian attack drone, the State Emergency Service reports. Six more people were wounded, including two children aged 15 and 7.
February 17, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Rescuers recovered the body of a 68-year-old woman from under the rubble of a house in the Kyrykivka territorial community in Sumy Oblast destroyed by a Russian attack drone, the State Emergency Service reports. Six more people were wounded, including two children aged 15 and 7.
Two Ukrainian servicewomen were killed together by a Russian drone strike while evacuating wounded soldiers on the Zaporizhzhia front, said their company commander, Serhiy Volkov of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade’s ground robotic complexes unit.
Two young Ukrainian servicewomen, Kara and Lyza, killed by Russian drone near Zaporizhzhia
Two Ukrainian servicewomen with the callsigns Kara and Lyza were killed together by a Russian drone strike while evacuating wounded soldiers on the Zaporizhzhia front, their company commander Serhiy…
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February 17, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Two Ukrainian servicewomen were killed together by a Russian drone strike while evacuating wounded soldiers on the Zaporizhzhia front, said their company commander, Serhiy Volkov of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade’s ground robotic complexes unit.
A fire engulfed a tank at the Ilysky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai after Ukrainian drone attacks, while Russian-installed authorities in occupied Sevastopol reported one of the longest drone barrages in recent months, with over 24 drones downed overnight into Tuesday.
Fire erupts at Russian oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai after drone attack
A fire engulfed a tank at the Ilysky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai after Ukrainian drone attacks, while Russian-installed authorities in occupied Sevastopol described one of the longest…
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February 17, 2026 at 8:40 AM
A fire engulfed a tank at the Ilysky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai after Ukrainian drone attacks, while Russian-installed authorities in occupied Sevastopol reported one of the longest drone barrages in recent months, with over 24 drones downed overnight into Tuesday.
Russian forces launched missiles and strike drones at Ukraine overnight into Tuesday, damaging an infrastructure facility and civilian buildings in Odesa — including a 25-story apartment building and a garage cooperative — and setting fire to an administrative building in Dnipro.
Russian overnight attack damages infrastructure in Odesa, administrative building in Dnipro
Russian forces launched missiles and strike drones at Ukraine overnight into Tuesday, damaging an infrastructure facility and civilian buildings in Odesa — including a 25-story apartment building and…
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February 17, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Russian forces launched missiles and strike drones at Ukraine overnight into Tuesday, damaging an infrastructure facility and civilian buildings in Odesa — including a 25-story apartment building and a garage cooperative — and setting fire to an administrative building in Dnipro.
US President Donald Trump called on Ukraine to "come to the table fast," while talking to reporters aboard Air Force One.
"We have big talks [in Geneva]. It's going to be very easy. Ukraine'd better come to the table fast. We are in a position [where] we want them to come," he said.
"We have big talks [in Geneva]. It's going to be very easy. Ukraine'd better come to the table fast. We are in a position [where] we want them to come," he said.
February 17, 2026 at 7:30 AM
US President Donald Trump called on Ukraine to "come to the table fast," while talking to reporters aboard Air Force One.
"We have big talks [in Geneva]. It's going to be very easy. Ukraine'd better come to the table fast. We are in a position [where] we want them to come," he said.
"We have big talks [in Geneva]. It's going to be very easy. Ukraine'd better come to the table fast. We are in a position [where] we want them to come," he said.
After escaping the war in Ukraine, Kateryna Tovmash and her family found refuge in the United States. But the safety they sought was shattered when her ex-boyfriend broke into her home and killed her and her new partner. This is the second murder of a Ukrainian refugee in the US in six months.
Second killing of Ukrainian refugee in US in half a year. What Is known about deceased Kateryna Tovmash
“There are people where you feel that they lack emotions of envy, anger and negativity. That was Katya,”
late Kateryna Tovmash’s classmate Iryna Roshchyna recalls.
The 21-year-old refugee from Ukrain...
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February 17, 2026 at 6:11 AM
After escaping the war in Ukraine, Kateryna Tovmash and her family found refuge in the United States. But the safety they sought was shattered when her ex-boyfriend broke into her home and killed her and her new partner. This is the second murder of a Ukrainian refugee in the US in six months.
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court has decided to lift the seizure of some property belonging to MP Yulia Tymoshenko and her husband, Oleksandr Tymoshenko, according to Transparency International Ukraine and the public broadcaster Suspilne.
February 16, 2026 at 4:09 PM
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court has decided to lift the seizure of some property belonging to MP Yulia Tymoshenko and her husband, Oleksandr Tymoshenko, according to Transparency International Ukraine and the public broadcaster Suspilne.