War in Ukraine
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.
The SBU's 'Alpha' special unit destroyed approximately 50% of all Pantsir complexes lost by the enemy last year. This allowed for gaps in the occupiers' defenses to be created for strikes on strategic Russian targets.
Over the past day, 191 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy dropped 129 aerial bombs and used over 3,000 drones. The highest intensity of fighting is in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy carried out 55 attacks.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with EU High Representative Kaja Kallas. They discussed peace efforts, strengthening sanctions against Russia, and Ukraine's EU membership.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with Trump's representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner before trilateral meetings in Geneva. Developments after meetings in Abu Dhabi and a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio were also discussed.
In Kyiv, utility services are restoring the supply of coolant to homes in Troieshchyna. Specialists are working to ensure that water in the heating system reaches its destination and to bleed air.
President Zelenskyy informed US Secretary of State Rubio about the situation at the front and the consequences of Russian strikes. Diplomatic process, aid to Ukraine in winter, and strengthening resilience were discussed.
On February 14, 2026, President Zelenskyy received the Ewald von Kleist Award on behalf of the Ukrainian people. In his speech, he thanked the leaders of European countries, the EU leadership, the presidents of the USA and Azerbaijan, and also mentioned Viktor Orban.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated that Azerbaijan's diplomatic mission in Ukraine has been attacked three times.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with heads of international investment companies in Munich, discussing attracting investments in energy and drone production. Ukraine has lost 10 GW of electricity and needs 15 billion euros annually for drones.
Three young children died in a fire in a private house in Dnipropetrovsk region. The tragedy occurred in the village of Velyka Dolyna, Kryvyi Rih district.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces discovered a group of Russians attempting to establish a foothold in one of the districts of Chasiv Yar. Ukrainian soldiers prevented the occupiers from doing so, trapping them in a basement.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference. The details of the meeting are currently unknown.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the replacement of the head of the Russian delegation at the negotiations a surprise. He stated that the Russians want to postpone making a decision on ending the war.
Ukrainian and Czech Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Petr Pavel discussed military support for Ukraine. The talks focused on ammunition supplies and the Czech Republic's participation in the PURL initiative.
President Zelenskyy announced the resumption of Flamingo missile production after the destruction of a production line. Ukraine has already used these missiles on territory where the Oreshnik systems are located.
In total, over 40,000 couples have already used the service, including more than 1,700 military families.
The Ukrainian leader also discussed the consequences of Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, thanked Azerbaijan for its support, and outlined prospects for joint energy projects.
Due to the forecasted cold snap and the risk of new shelling, the energy system remains under increased load and in a state of readiness.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Putin seeks to occupy the Donetsk region to present it as a victory to his society. Ukraine is not going to cede territories and will not withdraw troops.
Vladyslav Heraskevych addressed world leaders at the Munich Security Conference, expressing gratitude for Ukraine's support. He emphasized the importance of unity and remembrance of the fallen.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that about 7,000 Ukrainian servicemen are in Russian captivity. More than 4,000 Russian prisoners of war are being held in Ukraine.
Andriy Sybiha appealed to the G7 countries to increase energy assistance to Ukraine and strengthen its air defense. He noted that Ukraine needs about $15 billion to finance air defense.
Ukraine has received a proposal from the US for 15-year security guarantees. President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine wants guarantees for 30 or 50 years.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey discussed with his Baltic and Northern European counterparts the possibility of confiscating oil tankers linked to Russia's shadow fleet. The goal is to tighten restrictions on Moscow's war economy.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban reacted to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's mention of his name. Orban stated that Ukraine cannot become a member of the European Union.
Since the beginning of February 14, 98 combat engagements have taken place on the front. The enemy shelled the Sumy region from Russian territory, launched attacks in the Northern Slobozhansky, Southern Slobozhansky, and other directions.