Kyrylo Marsak made his Olympic debut, setting a Ukrainian record with 86. 89 points. He took 11th place, which is the country's best result since 1998.
Ukraine is counting on the announcement of new contributions from partners to strengthen its defense, particularly in the areas of air defense, drone provision, and ammunition. Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov emphasized the importance of strengthening sanctions against Russia.
Kherson CHP of Naftogaz Group has been under drone attacks for the second day in a row. It is currently impossible to assess the extent of the damage due to the constant threat of attacks.
Great Britain has announced a new $680 million air defense package for Ukraine. It includes £150 million for the NATO PURL initiative and 1000 British-made missiles.
The working group of the Verkhovna Rada is preparing a basic document on the organization of the electoral process during the war. First Deputy Speaker Oleksandr Kornienko stated that it would be ready in the coming weeks.
Since the beginning of the day, 60 combat engagements have been recorded. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, and shelling of the Sumy region continues.
In 2025, the number of civilian deaths in Ukraine increased by 35% compared to 2024, reaching 2,514 people. In total, 2,919 civilians died in Ukraine and Russia during the year, and another 17,775 were injured.
The Interdepartmental Commission on Military-Technical Cooperation Policy has resumed its work, allowing Ukrainian enterprises to export controlled goods. This decision is under state control and prioritizes the needs of the Defense Forces, which will contribute to the development of the defense industry and new alliances.
Nazar Zadniprovskyi explained why Halyna Bezruk chose a career in Russia instead of Ukraine. The actress believes that there are no opportunities in Ukraine for her role as a music hall singer.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov will present his vision for countering Russia to partners. He noted that Ukraine destroyed 35,000 Russians in December and 30,000 in January.
Ukrainian nuclear power plants are operating within the norms of nuclear and radiation safety. The radiation situation at the NPP sites is stable, and over 90% of capacity has been restored.
SBU drones struck the Ukhta oil refinery in the Komi Republic, located 1750 km from Ukraine's border. This is a new record for strike range; after the hits, a fire and heavy smoke were reported at the plant.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the IOC's disqualification of Vladyslav Heraskevych due to his "helmet of memory," stating that it is not about the principles of Olympism. He emphasized that sport does not mean oblivion, and the Olympic movement should help stop wars.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the strike on the Ukhta oil refinery in the Komi Republic, located 1750 km from Ukraine. After the attack, a fire broke out in the technological section and the visbreaking unit.
President Zelenskyy accepted the US proposal to hold talks on ending the war, where the issue of territories will be discussed. International expert Stanislav Zhelikhovsky believes that Russia is not interested in a ceasefire and does not expect quick results.
People's Deputy Mykola Tyshchenko stated that the empty session hall and the inability to consider issues are related to the poisoning of fellow MPs. Yaroslav Zheleznyak confirmed that on February 12, the Rada did not consider any issues due to a lack of votes, partly due to the poisoning of deputies.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a resolution that allows for faster and more effective sale of confiscated assets. Funds from the sale will be directed to the Fund for the Elimination of the Consequences of Armed Aggression.
As a result of a massive Russian attack, consumers in Odesa, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Kyiv regions and Kyiv were de-energized, and heat supply was disrupted. Due to bad weather, Zakarpattia region was left without electricity.
Vladyslav Heraskevych proposed that the IOC conclude the "Helmet of Memory" scandal by calling for the ban to be lifted and an apology issued. He also suggested providing electricity generators for Ukrainian sports facilities.
An ATESH agent poured sugar into the fuel tank of a KAMAZ special vehicle with "Omut" equipment, which was preparing to leave for Sumy. This will disrupt the deployment of "Omut" protection and make the equipment a target for Ukrainian Armed Forces drones.
Russian troops launched another attack on DTEK TPP on February 12, causing significant damage to equipment. This is the eleventh massive attack on the company's thermal power plants since October 2025.
Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with 24 ballistic missiles, one Kh-59/69 missile, and 219 drones. 15 ballistic missiles, one guided missile, and 197 drones were neutralized.
Almost 2,600 Kyiv homes were left without heating after critical infrastructure was damaged. Utility workers are working to restore heat supply, while more than 1,100 homes are still without heating due to damage to the Darnytsia Thermal Power Plant.
During the night, Russian forces attacked Dnipro with missiles and drones, wounding four people, including an infant. An infrastructure facility, private homes, and cars were damaged.
The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Department reports that the Kremlin is trying to restore political influence in the Baltic region through controlled academic structures. The "Baltic-Scandinavian Macroregion" project is coordinated by the Russian Presidential Administration and is a hybrid influence operation.
Since the beginning of the day, 113 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy used 5231 kamikaze drones and carried out 2583 shellings of settlements.
Russian troops shelled Barvinkove, Izium district, hitting a two-story store. As a result of the attack, 10 people were injured and suffered an acute stress reaction; a fire broke out.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that ending the war by summer depends on US pressure on Russia. He noted that a peace agreement is possible if both sides desire it and security guarantees are provided to Ukraine.
At the meeting of the Staff for the elimination of the consequences of the emergency situation in the energy sector, the strengthening of Kyiv's air defense, particularly energy facilities, was discussed. Other critical infrastructure facilities requiring protection have been identified and prioritized.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy hears for the first time about the intentions to announce elections on February 24. He stated that the elections will take place after the ceasefire, and the US does not link them to security guarantees.
