On February 16, scheduled power outages will be in effect in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
About 500 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating after the Russian strike on February 12. Utility workers have restored heat supply to 2,100 out of 2,600 buildings.
In the Kharkiv region, the evacuation of 19 horses from the frontline Stary Saltiv community has been completed. The operation lasted ten days, and the animals were transported to the Kharkiv Hippodrome.
Russians use song contests in Donetsk to militarize Ukrainian children, imposing a cult of war on them. Schoolchildren performed patriotic songs about the heroes of the "Great Patriotic War."
California Governor Gavin Newsom stated in Munich that Trump's presidency is not a long-term norm for the US. He urged Europe to maintain stable cooperation with the United States.
129 combat engagements took place at the front during the day. The Defense Forces repelled 39 attacks in the Pokrovsk direction and are holding back the enemy.
President Karol Nawrocki stated that Poland should consider developing its own nuclear weapons. This is due to the growing threat from Russia and discussions about a potential European nuclear defense.
The European Union is not yet ready to set a date for Ukraine's accession, as stated by Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs and EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas. They emphasize the need to resolve issues in the Western Balkans and Moldova, and also link Ukraine's membership to a peace agreement.
At the Munich Security Conference, Kaja Kallas rejected the notion of a "declining Europe," emphasizing its resilience. She called Russia the main threat but noted that Russia is not a superpower.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that continuous Russian air strikes on the capital's critical infrastructure over two months have brought the city to the brink of disaster. 3.5 million residents are enduring the harshest winter since the start of the full-scale invasion.
Hillary Clinton criticized Trump's position on Ukraine, calling it disgraceful. She stated that attempts to force Kyiv to capitulate to Putin are shameful.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal in Krasnodar Krai and the Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile system in Crimea. Strikes were also carried out on a repair unit and a concentration of enemy manpower.
Kaja Kallas believes that the EU should define its key demands to Russia before peace talks begin. She emphasizes that it is important to know what to ask for at the negotiating table.
The enemy attacked medical infrastructure in the Kovpakivskyi district of the Sumy community with a drone. This is the second attack on healthcare facilities this week.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of North Macedonia Hristijan Mickoski. They discussed the situation at the front, the consequences of Russian attacks on the energy system, and defense cooperation.
Ukrainian freestyle skier Kateryna Kotsar reached Ukraine's first-ever big air final at the Olympic Games. After her performance, she received a proposal from her fiancé — an officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced agreements in Munich regarding energy and military aid to Ukraine by February 24. He emphasized the need for air defense to counter Russian terror.
Over the week, the occupiers launched about 1300 drones, over 1200 aerial bombs, and 50 missiles, almost all ballistic, at Ukraine. The main target of the strikes is energy infrastructure, and residential infrastructure has also been attacked.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated that Moscow is ready to ensure no strikes in Ukraine on election day if Kyiv decides to hold elections.
Deputy Head of the Russian Foreign Ministry Mikhail Galuzin stated that Russia is ready to discuss with the US the idea of temporary external administration of Ukraine under UN auspices.
During the night, the enemy massively attacked Odesa region with drones. Administrative buildings of the railway station and a fuel tank were damaged.
In Kyiv, heating was restored in 1100 high-rise buildings within a day. In total, heat has been returned to 1500 buildings after the attack on February 12.
On the night of February 15, Russia attacked Ukraine with 83 drones of various types. Air defense forces destroyed 55 enemy UAVs.
Over the past day, 205 combat engagements took place on the front line. The enemy launched 4316 kamikaze drones and carried out 2875 shelling attacks.
Russian troops shelled two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region more than ten times. As a result of the attacks, a 13-year-old girl and a 40-year-old man were injured.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Ukrainian troops eliminated 1,250 occupiers in one day. The enemy's total losses exceeded 1.25 million personnel.
Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with "Shaheds", causing a fire and destruction of a private house. Three civilians aged 75, 73, and 55 were injured.
On February 15, Krasnodar Krai was subjected to a massive drone attack. In the village of Volna, drones hit a fuel tank, causing large-scale fires.
Agents of the "ATESH" movement successfully carried out an act of sabotage at a railway junction in Oryol, destroying the equipment of a VL80 electric locomotive. This caused a disruption in the logistics of the occupation forces, who used the locomotive to transport military echelons.
German startup Stark has opened a 2,000 square meter R&D center in Ukraine and is beginning construction of production facilities for unmanned systems. The company plans to produce Virtus loitering munitions with a range of up to 100 km and the Minerva AI system.
