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Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information at 22:00 on 18 February 2026
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Russia also crossed the border and raised flags in the settlement of Pokrovka.
Russia also crossed the border and raised flags in the settlement of Pokrovka.
South of Vovchansk, Russia has advanced south into the settlement of Symynivka.
South of Vovchansk, Russia has advanced south into the settlement of Symynivka.
Russian forces have continued to make advances around Kostiantynivka over the past week, entering the western side of the settlement.
Russian forces have continued to make advances around Kostiantynivka over the past week, entering the western side of the settlement.
Those villages were never truly under Russian control. It was small forward units in contested areas; these are largely just fluctuations in the contested zones.
Ukraine has also attacked west from their positions around Dobropillia, towards Solodke.
Those villages were never truly under Russian control. It was small forward units in contested areas; these are largely just fluctuations in the contested zones.
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Brings to at least 55 the number of transports, tankers and E-3 AWACS (2) that were seen preparing, moving or participating in refuel ops for other aircraft to the Middle East.
Just from the last 10 hours.
Brings to at least 55 the number of transports, tankers and E-3 AWACS (2) that were seen preparing, moving or participating in refuel ops for other aircraft to the Middle East.
Just from the last 10 hours.
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It's the second day of so called "peace talks" in Geneva.. but wait! They've already just ended, after scarcely two hours.
All the news on that + everything else, because I've done this daily🧵 every single day since the first.
It's the second day of so called "peace talks" in Geneva.. but wait! They've already just ended, after scarcely two hours.
All the news on that + everything else, because I've done this daily🧵 every single day since the first.
If these were all to be added to sanctions lists at the same time, it could deal a serious blow to Russia’s military production.
If these were all to be added to sanctions lists at the same time, it could deal a serious blow to Russia’s military production.
Trump administration has built up major military forces in the region, including two aircraft carriers, hundreds of jets, and 150+ cargo flights of weapons.
Trump administration has built up major military forces in the region, including two aircraft carriers, hundreds of jets, and 150+ cargo flights of weapons.
Officials say this wouldn’t be a small strike, it would look like a weeks-long war, possibly joint with Israel.
Officials say this wouldn’t be a small strike, it would look like a weeks-long war, possibly joint with Israel.
He said the military side was constructive, with an understanding of how a ceasefire could be monitored with US participation.
Political issues remain sensitive.
He said the military side was constructive, with an understanding of how a ceasefire could be monitored with US participation.
Political issues remain sensitive.
"They have basically agreed on almost everything," he added, noting that monitoring would definitely involve the U.S.
"They have basically agreed on almost everything," he added, noting that monitoring would definitely involve the U.S.