Prosecutors have launched an investigation into the Russian missile strike on Velykyi Burluk in Kharkiv region, which destroyed residential buildings and trapped people under rubble.
On February 13, russian occupation forces conducted 73 air strikes in the Tauride sector, the largest number since the beginning of the year, while Ukrainian troops continue to defend themselves and inflict significant losses on russian forces.
The hottest spot in the fighting is near the village of Terny in the Liman sector, where Russian troops have concentrated their main attention and reserves, trying to reach the Black Horse River.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Minister of Defense visited the soldiers defending the Avdiivka and Kupyansk directions, where Russian troops have a numerical advantage, but the Ukrainian military are doing everything possible to prevent their further advance.
As a result of Russian shelling of more than 20 settlements in Kharkiv region, an elderly woman was killed and another was injured at a market in Vovchansk that came under artillery fire.
The President announced that units in the areas of Avdiivka, Kupyansk and Lyman would soon be reinforced with drones and electronic warfare equipment after the Chief of the General Staff and the Minister of Defense visited troops in these sectors.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that the situation at the front is difficult, Russian troops are advancing along the entire front line, and Ukraine has switched to defense, continuing to inflict maximum losses on the enemy.
Two farm workers were killed and two others were injured as a result of Russian artillery shelling of an agricultural enterprise in the village of Kurylivka, Kharkiv region of Ukraine.
A 55-year-old farm worker in the village of Kurylivka, Kharkiv region, was killed by Russian shelling.
Over the past day, there were 84 clashes. russia launched 5 missile attacks and 113 air attacks, as well as 135 volleyball attacks on Ukrainian troops' positions and populated areas, which resulted in casualties.
President Zelenskyy heard reports from the new military commanders on the situation on the frontlines, including Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Maryinka and Zaporizhzhia, as well as on actions in Kherson region and the protection of critical infrastructure from attacks.
President Zelenskyy held the first meeting of the Chiefs of Staff with newly appointed Chief of the Army Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Bragilevych to discuss priority issues such as the front line, protecting critical infrastructure from Russian attacks, and providing the army with everything it needs.
A former law enforcement officer from Kharkiv region was charged with treason for siding with Russian troops during the occupation and working at their checkpoints, and then fleeing to Russia with his brother. In addition, the brothers are suspected of directing an enemy missile at a cafe in the village of Groza.
Ihor Plakhuta, the newly appointed commander of the Territorial Defense Forces, listed what he had been doing after the full-scale invasion of Russia and assured that he remained loyal to his oath and the people.
Russian troops continue their attacks near Bakhmut, pulling up reserves to the village of Bohdanivka, while Ukrainian troops are holding out, taking all necessary measures to repel the enemy's attack.
Russian troops shelled two villages in Kharkiv region at night, damaging a gas pipeline and a residential building, and shelled up to 20 settlements in the region over the course of the day.
Over 100 combat engagements took place in the frontline yesterday: russia launched 4 missile attacks and 110 air strikes. The enemy also fired 95 times from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian troops' positions and localities.
The head of the press service of the Khortytsia operational and strategic grouping of troops said that no sufficiently powerful Russian formations have been spotted to launch an offensive on Kharkiv.
Over 90 enemy attacks were repelled at the frontline over the last day, and Russian-terrorist forces caused civilian casualties as a result of missile and air strikes.
A 56-year-old woman was killed and a 58-year-old man was injured as a result of Russian troops' shelling of the village of Vodiane in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine. In addition, more than 22 settlements in the Kharkiv region were subjected to artillery and mortar shelling by the occupiers.
In 24 combat engagements in the Kupyansk sector, Ukrainian troops killed 293 Russian servicemen and destroyed 37 pieces of equipment and weapons.
Ministry of Defense of Ukraine: 111 combat engagements took place on the frontline over the past day, Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks in several directions.
No electricity shortages have been reported in Ukraine's power grid. Three power units and a building of the TPP were taken out of operation for short-term repairs.
65 combat engagements took place along the frontline as Ukrainian troops repelled Russian attacks in many regions, according to a morning report from the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The Russian military shelled 20 settlements in Kharkiv region, including Tabayivka, injuring two local residents.
According to the General Staff, Ukrainian troops repelled 92 firefights in various sectors over the past day.
The Russian military is using tactical drones along the border with Ukraine to study weaknesses for possible sabotage and reconnaissance missions.
Ukrainian defenders are preventing Russian troops from advancing in the Kupyansk sector, despite their attempts to storm the positions.
As a result of Russian shelling of civilian areas in Kupyansk district, a 71-year-old woman was wounded and several houses were damaged.
A two-month-old boy was killed and three women were injured in a Russian S-300 missile attack that destroyed a three-story hotel in Zolochiv, Kharkiv region.