War in Ukraine
The SBU staged a spectacular "bavovna" (explosion) at the Velikolukskaya oil depot in the Pskov region; the enemy's anti-drone nets did not help.
At the same time, the channel plans to show the opening and closing ceremonies and inform viewers about the context of the admission of athletes from the Russian Federation and Belarus.
Ukrzaliznytsia updated information on train movements on February 19. The changes affected Sumy, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
The court imposed a night-time house arrest on FC Kolos player Danylo Kolesnyk. The footballer respects the court's decision and is ready to cooperate with the investigation, claiming self-defense.
The German Chancellor believes that the war will end when one of the two sides is exhausted - either militarily or economically.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 37 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and other types of attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 29 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is actively building anti-corruption infrastructure and combating instances of corruption. He emphasized that Russia will use the issue of corruption for disinformation and to divide society.
The Italian government has expressed disagreement with the decision of the International Paralympic Committee to admit athletes from Russia and Belarus to the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games. Italy calls on the IPC to reconsider this decision.
Holding elections in Ukraine requires several months, not weeks, as the Russians believe. President Zelenskyy is ready to discuss this issue with parliament if there is a two-month ceasefire.
Over the past day, 237 combat engagements were recorded on the front, almost half more than the day before. Most attacks occurred in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions.
On February 18, Russian troops lost 830 soldiers and 406 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 19.02.26 amount to 1,256,910 personnel.
Agents of the ATESH movement carried out an act of sabotage in Lipetsk, destroying a communication tower that provided coordination for Russian security forces. This tower served the 924th center, the Lipetsk military airfield, and the 260th arsenal of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate.
305 resilience centers have been opened in Ukraine as part of the All-Ukrainian Mental Health Program. One of the facilities in the Krasyliv community of Khmelnytskyi region has already served over 3,500 residents.
The Polish Ministry of Sport and Tourism will not participate in the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Milan. This decision was made due to the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes using their national symbols, which is unacceptable in the context of aggression against Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the next round of peace talks will take place in Switzerland. He emphasized that the venue is important because the war is happening in Europe.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on Europe to truly support Ukraine by providing it with all weapons, including long-range missiles. He emphasized the need to stop Russia's "shadow fleet" activities and unfreeze Russian assets.
President Zelenskyy expressed doubts that negotiating teams can resolve territorial issues between Ukraine and Russia. According to him, a peace agreement must be approved by the Ukrainian people.
The Interpol General Secretariat has granted Ukraine the ability to upload information about cultural property stolen during the occupation. Hundreds of objects, including exhibits from Kherson museums, have already been added to the international database.
The latest round of talks on ending the war in Ukraine brought no significant progress. The idea of a demilitarized zone in eastern Ukraine, not controlled by either army, is being discussed.
Over the past day, 201 combat engagements took place on the front. The enemy used 3191 kamikaze drones and carried out 2076 shellings.
At the trilateral talks in Geneva, Ukraine and Russia made significant progress, agreeing to inform their leaders and continue working on a peace agreement. According to White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, another round of negotiations will take place.
Energy infrastructure facilities have been damaged in Russia's Belgorod, leading to power and heat supply disruptions. Power outages have partially affected Belgorod, Shebekino, and the Shebekino district.
Gubarev himself stated that he does not yet know who reported him, but assumes it could have been Apti Alaudinov, commander of the "Akhmat" special forces unit.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has established an annual award for energy sector employees. Up to 50 awards of UAH 200,000 each will be granted annually.
The President of Ukraine noted that he was unaware of the admission of Russians and Belarusians to the Paralympics, but his initial reaction was that it was "disrespectful. "
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the results of the negotiations in Geneva are insufficient. He emphasized the need for further meetings, preferably in February, with the participation of European countries.
The head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, held a two-hour closed-door meeting with the Ukrainian side after the official negotiations in Geneva. Medinsky confirmed the fact of the meeting, which took place at the InterContinental Hotel.
On February 19, hourly shutdown schedules and power restrictions for industrial consumers will be in effect in Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Four South Africans, deceptively recruited by Russia to fight in Ukraine, have been repatriated. They were recruited by the daughter of a former South African president, who promised them jobs as security guards.
Additional autonomous power generation equipment and diesel buses have been sent to Odesa. Individual houses are already being powered by generators, and repair crews are working around the clock.