Skirmishes
Actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans during Mardi Gras after a fight. He received two charges of simple battery.
An explosion occurred at the Kolomyia District TCC at 01:15, classified by the SBU as a terrorist act. There were no casualties, and the building was damaged.
Russian occupiers continue their offensive on Hryshyne, but the Defense Forces are detecting and destroying the enemy. The eastern part of the settlement has been cleared, and about 10 occupiers have been eliminated.
In Rivne, on February 17, MELOVIN's concert was disrupted due to protests by activists against same-sex marriage. The organizers canceled the performance for the safety of the audience.
After 24-year-old "Kolos-2" forward Danylo Kolesnyk found himself at the center of a scandal for assaulting a TCC employee, police detained the now ex-footballer.
Over the past day, 160 combat engagements took place at the front, with 31 attacks occurring in the Huliaipole direction. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, using kamikaze drones and MLRS.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated his readiness to discuss the withdrawal of troops from the Donetsk region if Russia does the same. He rejected Russia's claims of sovereignty over this territory.
24-year-old Kolos-2 striker Danylo Kolesnyk assaulted a TCC employee, after which the club dismissed him. A video of the incident spread online, prompting an apology from FC Kolos.
Last week, the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated 201 square kilometers of territory, taking advantage of the Russians' loss of Starlink. This is the largest recaptured territory since June 2023.
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.
Colombia's State Service for the Search for Missing Persons has confirmed the identification of the remains of Camilo Torres Restrepo, a Catholic priest and ideologue of "liberation theology. " He died in 1966 and will be reburied on the grounds of the National University of Colombia in Bogotá.
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.
Approximately 100 US military personnel have arrived in Nigeria to provide advisory and technical support in the fight against militants. American advisors will train Nigerian units and share intelligence.
In Pakistan, a car bomb exploded near a police station, killing two people, including a child. Elsewhere, a suicide bomber attacked a checkpoint, killing eight militants.
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.
At least 28 people were killed and dozens injured in central Sudan's Kordofan region after strikes on a market. A human rights group stated that drones bombed the market when many civilians were present.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has begun naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz. This comes amid rising tensions with the US and the resumption of nuclear program talks.
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.
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.
In Kyiv, a 50-year-old man stabbed his twin brother during a conflict. The victim was hospitalized, and the attacker was detained and notified of suspicion.
In Khmelnytskyi, a law enforcement officer was notified of suspicion due to the use of force during a document check, which resulted in multiple fractures for a man. The incident occurred in January 2025 at a market when the officer beat a man who was trying to escape.
In Chernivtsi, a 32-year-old man threw a grenade on Heroes of Maidan Street, injuring three people. One was hospitalized, others received assistance on the spot.
Over the past day, 235 combat engagements took place on the front, half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Kostiantynivka directions. The enemy launched one missile and 79 air strikes, using 4,757 kamikaze drones.
In Odesa, a group of civilians attacked TCC servicemen during mobilization efforts. The servicemen sustained bodily injuries and chemical burns from tear gas.
Donald Trump announced the attraction of over $5 billion from the founding countries of the Peace Council for humanitarian needs and infrastructure restoration in Gaza. The funds will be finalized on February 19 in Washington.
The Russian army is increasingly relying on foreign fighters from Asia and Africa due to its inability to replace losses. Thousands of mercenaries from various countries are fighting for Russia, often under pressure and deception.
Trump informed Netanyahu of his support for Israeli strikes on Iran if no deal is reached with Tehran. The US is considering options for assistance, including refueling and overflight permits.
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.
In Rivne, a 36-year-old man set his own 74-year-old father on fire during an argument over money. The victim died at the scene, and the perpetrator was detained.
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.