Russia launched a combined attack on energy infrastructure, causing blackouts in five regions and heating disruptions in Sumy and Odesa. Three people were killed in a strike on a vehicle carrying employees of the Sloviansk TPP.
Trilateral talks involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia will take place today in Geneva. The Ukrainian delegation arrived in Geneva on Monday to discuss security and humanitarian issues.
On February 17, 2026, at approximately 03:10, in the Kyrykivka community of Okhtyrka district, the enemy attacked houses with three drones. A 68-year-old woman was killed, and six people, including two children, were injured.
The enemy attacked Ivano-Frankivsk region at dawn, there were no casualties. In one of the communities, heating has been temporarily suspended, and restoration work is underway.
President Zelenskyy reported that the Russian attack was aimed at damaging Ukraine's energy infrastructure. As a result of the strike, 9 people were injured, the railway was damaged, and Odesa is experiencing heat and water outages.
The former Deputy Minister of Social Policy will be tried for official negligence. He is accused of signing a contract for UAH 23.7 million for the "E-social" system, which was never launched.
Russia launched 29 missiles, including 4 ballistic missiles, and 396 drones at Ukraine. 25 missiles and 367 drones were shot down, while 4 ballistic missiles and 18 drones hit their targets.
On February 17, an enemy Shahed-type drone was destroyed in the Stryi district of the Lviv region. Three combat drones were also shot down, one was lost locally.
During the night, the enemy again launched devastating strikes on Odesa's energy infrastructure. The destruction is extremely serious, and repairs will take a long time.
French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day visit to India, where he will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The main topics of discussion are cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence and a potential contract for the supply of 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets.
In Odesa region, Russian troops attacked Odesa and the surrounding area overnight, with three men reported injured, one of whom is in serious condition. Hits were recorded on warehouses, a car service station, and an apartment building.
The European Data Protection Board has launched an investigation into X's Grok chatbot over the creation of sexualized AI images without consent. This marks another instance of increased regulatory scrutiny on the platform.
Air defense is operating in the Lviv district due to an enemy drone heading towards Lviv. The head of the OVA, Maksym Kozytskyi, and Mayor Andriy Sadovyi urged people to remain in shelters.
Dnipropetrovsk region was attacked with missiles, drones, artillery, and aerial bombs. In Dnipro, an enterprise, administrative buildings, and cars were damaged, and in Kryvyi Rih, an enterprise was hit.
US President Donald Trump advised Ukraine to act "fast" regarding negotiations. This happened before peace talks in Geneva, where the main topic will be territories.
Snow avalanches in the European Alps have claimed the lives of several skiers, and a train has derailed in Switzerland. A high risk of avalanches persists due to unstable snow cover.
In January 2026, Russia launched 91 ballistic missiles at Ukraine, the highest monthly figure since the war began. The Ministry of Defense is working to accelerate the supply of MIM-104 Patriot missiles, having agreed on an urgent delivery from European warehouses.
In Ukraine, the number of road accidents doubled in 5 hours, reaching 785 cases, 79 of which involved casualties. In Kyiv, 185 road accidents were recorded, 10 of which involved casualties.
A giant robot of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was featured at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival parade. The parade drew criticism as an election campaign ahead of October's elections.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that Hungary would support US peace efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine. Orbán believes that the war would not have started if Donald Trump had been the US president.
President Zelenskyy has instructed the Commander of the Air Force, the Minister of Defense, and the head of Ukrenergo to prepare additional protective measures. This is due to intelligence information about Russia's preparation for a massive strike.
Donald Trump is ready to help Hungary in case of financial difficulties. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Trump's commitment to Orban's success.
Naftogaz signed a grant agreement with the EBRD for €85 million to purchase imported gas. Funds from the Norwegian government will ensure a stable heating season.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the defeat of a communication hub, a UAV control point, and areas of concentration of enemy manpower in the occupied territories. The strikes were carried out in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
The SBU classifies the car explosion in Odesa's Kyivskyi district as a terrorist act and has already opened a corresponding criminal proceeding.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is ready for compromise, but not at the cost of its territories. He emphasized the importance of security guarantees, which must precede any territorial concessions.
Ukraine received a grant of $690 million from Japan and Canada under the G7's ERA mechanism. The funds will be used to finance priority expenditures, including pensions and social programs.
In Kyiv, a 4-year-old boy was poisoned by drugs found on the floor. His 22-year-old mother, a drug addict, left the child unsupervised. She faces up to five years in prison for failing to fulfill her parental duties.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that a wider range of issues, including territories, would be discussed at the trilateral talks in Geneva. The Russian delegation will be headed by Vladimir Medinsky, and Kirill Dmitriev and Igor Kostyukov will also participate.
As of morning, consumers in four regions are without power due to enemy attacks, and in seven regions due to bad weather. Emergency shutdowns have been implemented in some regions.
