At the Chornobyl NPP, monitoring of the outer cladding of the NSC Arch continues after the drone strike. IAEA experts confirmed that the radiation background has not changed and the situation is under control.
About 100 nutria that escaped from households were recorded in the Nizhnednistrovsky National Park. Scientists are investigating the impact of these animals on the local fauna and ask visitors to report new sightings.
Russian drones attacked Kyiv region on the night of February 16, and the alert lasted for 5 hours. A warehouse was damaged in Boryspil district, and 5 private houses in Brovary district, with no casualties.
Over the past day, 261 combat engagements took place between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops. The enemy lost 1,730 troops, 5 tanks, 84 armored combat vehicles and other equipment.
Donald Trump said that The Washington Post and The New York Times are trying to “separate” him from Elon Musk. The US President believes that the media is “bad at this” and continues to do “great things” despite the negative publicity.
The US has sent European countries a request for detailed proposals for weapons and troops for Ukraine. The State Department wants to determine Europe's readiness to defend Kyiv after a peaceful settlement.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released data on the losses of Russian troops over the past 24 hours. The total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached 858390 people and more than 10 thousand tanks.
Ukraine is expected to experience a significant cold snap with temperatures down to -7° and light snow throughout the country, except in the south. Ice is expected on the roads, with winds of 5-10 m/s.
No Russian warships were spotted in the Black, Azov, or Mediterranean Seas. Five ships crossed the Kerch Strait into the Black Sea overnight.
After a Russian drone strike on the Chornobyl NPP confidentiality, IAEA experts found significant damage, including a 6-meter hole. The radiation level at the facility remains unchanged.
Russian advance south of Pokrovsk has slowed over the past two weeks. ISW believes that the occupiers may reorient their offensive to Kostiantynivka in the spring or summer of 2025.
The President of Ukraine met with the Prime Minister of Sweden to discuss the priority of supporting Ukraine in Stockholm's foreign policy. The two sides also discussed strengthening sanctions against Russia and enhancing defense cooperation.
Spanish scientists have found massive methane emissions on the Antarctic seabed up to 700 meters high. The gas, which is 30 times stronger than CO2, can cause underwater landslides and tsunamis.
The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, met with US Special Envoy Richard Grenell at the Munich Conference. The parties discussed security issues and preparations for the summit meetings.
DeepState reports on the advance of Russian troops near Ulakly, Novyi Komar, Preobrazhenka, in Zaporizhzhia, Andriivka and Novoocheretuvate. According to analysts, February 15 was the most difficult day of 2025 at the front.
The 88-year-old pontiff is in Rome's Gemelli Hospital due to a respiratory tract infection. Doctors have prescribed absolute rest, although his health is showing signs of improvement.
Over the past day, the occupiers shelled 8 communities in Sumy region, 62 explosions were recorded. The attacks damaged 9 private houses and injured one civilian.
The Ukrainian team began working with Donald Trump's team on a special agreement between the two countries. Zelenskyy had a phone call with Trump and met with senior US officials before the Munich conference.
Hamas has agreed to discuss the transfer of governance of Gaza as part of the second phase of the agreement with Israel. Negotiations on a ceasefire and the release of hostages may begin on February 17.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has announced the need for a significant increase in defense spending by the alliance's member states. The US is calling for a rebalancing of spending, as it currently accounts for more than 50% of NATO's GDP.
Russian drones attacked Mykolaiv on the night of February 16, causing a fire and injuring one person. The city's municipal services are surveying the area to eliminate the consequences of the attack.
Russian troops conduct assault operations in the area of Konstantinople with 20-37 units of equipment. The enemy attacks Ulakly with 8-10 units of equipment and entrenches itself in the eastern part of the village.
The Czech initiative has delivered 1. 6 million artillery shells to Ukraine. Funding has been secured until April, and the initiative will continue, Czech President Petr Pavel said.
During the talks in Munich, Ukraine's Foreign Minister invited his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, to Kyiv. The parties discussed peace and security guarantees for Ukraine.
In Germany, a 37-year-old woman and her 2-year-old daughter died after being hit by a car while participating in a strike in Munich. The incident occurred on February 13, with a total of 36 people injured.
The President of Ukraine met with German opposition leader Friedrich Merz to discuss defense support and European unity. The parties discussed strengthening air defense and investments in weapons production.
The frontline recorded the highest number of attacks in 2025 - 250 combat engagements per day. The main enemy activity was observed in the Pokrovske, Kurakhove and Velykonovosilske directions.
The United States is negotiating with Belarus to release political prisoners in exchange for easing sanctions on banks and potash exports. The US Deputy Secretary of State has already met with Lukashenka.
Over the last day, 250 combat engagements were registered, with the largest number of attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - 67. The enemy carried out 33 air strikes, used 47 guided aerial bombs and more than 500 kamikaze drones.
The Blue Ghost spacecraft has photographed the surface of the Moon's south pole during an orbital maneuver. On March 2, the spacecraft will attempt to land in the Sea of Crises to conduct scientific experiments.
