The Kyiv Court of Appeal reduced the bail for ex-judge Oleksiy Tandyra to UAH 20 million. Prosecutors demanded detention without the right to bail for the accused in the fatal road accident.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russians have carried out 401 attacks on the Naftogaz Group's infrastructure. In 2025, 229 attacks were recorded, exceeding the figures for the previous three years combined.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai on the night of February 17. Logistics facilities and a communication hub of the occupiers in the occupied territories were also hit.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has introduced the possibility of concluding a one-year contract for volunteers aged 60 and over. The changes also concern the awarding of military ranks in a shorter period and guarantees of service in the chosen position for contract soldiers.
The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the Iskander storage site in occupied Crimea and the Rubikon piloting point in Zaporizhzhia. In total, more than 10 enemy military facilities were hit between February 9 and 14.
Several hits on civilian infrastructure objects in the city center have been recorded in Sumy. The threat of repeated strikes remains, there are no preliminary casualties.
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.
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.
Over the past day, 201 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy launched two missile strikes and carried out 81 air strikes. The Russians used 4574 kamikaze drones and carried out 2306 shelling attacks.
Poland scrambled military aircraft on the night of February 17 due to Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine. Polish military also recorded objects resembling balloons from Belarus.
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.
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.
In Ecuador, the number of deaths in prisons has risen again, casting doubt on the effectiveness of President Noboa's government measures. Gangs have adapted to the new conditions and continue to carry out mass executions.
Czech President Petr Pavel stated that there were attempts to interfere with ammunition purchases for Ukraine, but no corruption was recorded. Czechia involved 15 countries and supplied over 4.4 million rounds of ammunition.
A secret international F-16 squadron of US and Dutch veterans is patrolling the skies over Kyiv region. The pilots detect and destroy cruise missiles and drones, sharing their experience with Ukrainian pilots.
Since the beginning of the day, 182 combat engagements have been recorded, the enemy used 1654 kamikaze drones and carried out 1640 shellings. The occupiers were most active in the Huliaipole direction.
The head of the Ukrainian delegation, Rustem Umerov, announced the start of a new round of trilateral talks. The team is ready to work, the agenda has been agreed upon.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the First Deputy Head of the SBU, Oleksandr Poklad, to cleanse the Security Service of individuals who serve other interests. The President expects tough actions and results.
Russian troops attacked Kryvyi Rih with ballistic missiles. The strike hit an infrastructure facility, Oleksandr Vilkul reported.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on active assault operations by the Defense Forces in the Oleksandrivka direction and in the Huliaipole area. The operational situation remains complex, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine are thwarting enemy intentions and inflicting significant losses on them.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has provided clarifications regarding various types of leave for military personnel. The duration and preservation of monetary allowances depend on the status and conditions of service.
Oleksiy Kuleba explained that only empty state and communal buildings will be converted into housing for IDPs, without touching private property. The pilot phase of the program starts in Kyiv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Poltava regions.
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.
Since the beginning of the day, 78 combat engagements have taken place on the front, with the enemy most active in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The enemy shelled Sumy Oblast and carried out 39 shellings in the Northern Slobozhansky and Kursk directions.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the United States is the only country that can compel Ukraine and Russia to negotiate. The US is not imposing an agreement, but merely seeks to help end the devastating war.
Experts warn of a possible Russian attack on the Bortnychi Aeration Station, which could lead to sewage system disruption, environmental pollution, and increased epidemiological risks in Kyiv. Currently, there are no alternative solutions, and the station's shutdown would cause a systemic collapse for the capital.
The Kyiv Prosecutor's Office has заочно (in absentia) notified a Russian Armed Forces Major General of suspicion for the missile strike on the Kyiv TV tower in March 2022. The attack resulted in the deaths of five civilians and injuries to six others.
Around 12:20 PM, Russian occupiers attacked a hospital in Kherson using a drone. Two female medical workers, aged 49 and 63, sustained blast injuries, concussions, and shrapnel wounds.
On February 17, 2026, a solar eclipse in Aquarius will occur, bringing reform, new technologies, and the destruction of old systems. This period promises a sharp leap forward, revolutionary sentiments, and the formation of new alliances.
