Julia Shramko
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Donald Trump could impose sanctions against Russia's entire energy sector. This would be a serious signal for Europeans who have not yet sanctioned Russian nuclear energy.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that allowing an aggressor to take anything is a big mistake. He emphasized that Putin cannot be stopped with kisses or flowers.
In Ukraine, due to bad weather, 377 road accidents occurred, 87 of them in Kyiv. The patrol police are regulating traffic and assisting drivers in difficult conditions.
On February 15, on the Lviv-Lutsk highway near the village of Derniv, a 45-year-old driver of a Van Hool bus lost control and drove off the road. As a result of the accident, three passengers sustained bodily injuries and were hospitalized.
In Kyiv, 1,500 buildings remain without heating, with 1,100 high-rise buildings in the Dniprovskyi and Darnytskyi districts unable to receive heat due to critical infrastructure damage. More than 200 repair crews are working to restore the heat supply.
A Ukrainian refugee was killed in North Carolina by her ex-boyfriend, who traveled from Ohio. He shot her and her new partner while she was caring for her younger siblings.
Shares of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. led a sell-off in Chinese tech stocks after the Pentagon added it to a list of companies aiding the military. The Pentagon later withdrew the list without explanation, but the shares had already fallen.
Russian media reported that Switzerland allegedly pledged to ensure safe passage for the Russian delegation to the talks in Geneva. The negotiations on settling Russia's war against Ukraine will take place on February 17-18 in a trilateral format.
Russia attacked Ukraine with four "Zircon" missiles, one ballistic missile, one Kh-31P, and 62 drones. Two "Zircons" and 52 drones were shot down; information regarding the three missiles is being clarified.
In Chernivtsi, a 32-year-old man threw a grenade on Heroes of Maidan Street, injuring three people. One was hospitalized, others received assistance on the spot.