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The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate at UAH 41. 68 to the dollar, up 11 kopecks from the previous rate. The euro is set at UAH 43.47, and the dollar is trading at UAH 41.71-41.74 on the interbank market.
The IMF mission led by Gavin Gray arrived in Kyiv to discuss the seventh review of the EFF program. Over the previous six reviews, Ukraine has received $9.8 billion, and more than $12.4 billion in total since the beginning of the war.
The Trump administration is considering the possibility of concluding a simplified agreement with Ukraine on mineral resources. This is happening after Zelenskyy rejected the US proposal to receive 50% of Ukraine's critical minerals.
Cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine today with clearings, ice on the roads. The temperature will drop to -19°C in some places.
February 20 marks the Day of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes, when 48 protesters died in the center of Kyiv. In total, 107 Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred gave their lives for democratic values and the European future of Ukraine.
The wreckage of a downed enemy drone fell in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district, causing no casualties or damage. The air alert continues, air defense continues to work on targets in the sky.
In Kyiv and the region, air defense systems were spotted operating against enemy UAVs. During the night, Russia launched 2 ballistic missiles and 167 drones, 106 of which were shot down and 56 did not reach their targets.
U. S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg has met with the leadership of the Armed Forces and intelligence agencies in Kyiv. Tomorrow, February 20, he will meet with President Zelensky.
Andriy Yermak met with Keith Kellogg, U. S. Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia, in Kyiv. They discussed the situation at the frontline and the importance of American support for Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy invited US Special Representative Keith Kellogg to visit the front and talk to the military.
Starting from February 19, a minute of silence will be held every day at 9:00 a. m. in the Kyiv subway and ground transportation in honor of fallen defenders and civilians. The initiative is being implemented through a public address system and information materials.
In Chernihiv region, 6 fires occurred in the residential sector overnight, resulting in 4 people being injured. The fires were caused by violations of the rules of operation of stoves and chimneys.
The police are conducting searches of Kyivavtodor's premises for possible misappropriation of funds for road markings. The Corporation is cooperating with the investigation and providing all necessary documents.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expects Zelenskiy to sign an economic partnership agreement. The agreement provides for access to Ukraine's resources and the purchase of American energy in exchange for support.
An attempt to smuggle mammoth teeth, 130-305 thousand years old, under the guise of artistic blanks was detected at Kyiv customs. Paleontological specimens are of high scientific value for the study of mammoths in Ukraine.
Keith Dayton, the U. S. President's Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia, has arrived in Kyiv. Details of the visit are not yet being disclosed.
As a result of the drone attack, two district boiler houses in Odesa lost power, leaving 489 residential buildings and 36 social facilities without heat. Emergency crews are working to restore the power, and heating stations have been set up in the city.
Fare payment by bank cards has been restored at all Kyiv metro stations except for Polytechnic Institute. Earlier, on February 19, there was a payment failure on the red line from Akademmistechko to Vokzalna.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 167 drones and two Iskander-M missiles, with air defense shooting down 106 drones. The attack affected 5 regions.
Bank card payments are not available at the red line stations from Akademmistechko to Vokzalna due to a technical malfunction. Alternative payment methods are available: transport card, QR code and paper ticket.
Russian UAVs attacked Kyiv region, the alert lasted almost 8 hours. A private house and two cars were damaged in Vyshgorod and Fastiv districts.
On February 19, cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine with localized precipitation in the north and west. Temperatures will range from -7°C in the east to +2°C in the south, with possible ice cover.
As a result of the terrorist attack in Odesa, 14 schools, 13 kindergartens and more than 500 residential buildings were left without electricity and heating. A children's clinic was damaged, and one person was wounded.
A 42-year-old local resident was killed by a train at the Nemishayeve railway station in Kyiv Oblast. The driver tried to prevent the tragedy by signaling and applying emergency braking.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports enemy UAVs moving in different directions in eight regions of Ukraine. High activity of enemy tactical aviation was recorded on the northeastern and eastern borders.
Enemy drones have been spotted in the Kyiv region, and air defense forces are operating in the region. People are urged to follow safety rules and stay in shelters.
Russian drones attacked Odesa, causing a fire in the city. Local Telegram channels report explosions in various districts and possible power outages.
Explosions have been reported in Kyiv, and air defense forces are operating. Several groups of drones were spotted in Ukrainian airspace, and an air alert was declared in a number of regions.
A conflict was recorded in a Kharkiv hotel between several women, one of whom was a police officer. An internal investigation into the incident was launched.
The President of Ukraine has canceled his visit to Saudi Arabia scheduled for tomorrow due to an unplanned Russia-US meeting. The visit has been rescheduled for March 10.