Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that regaining control over all territories of Ukraine is a matter of time, but currently it would lead to millions of casualties. The President emphasized the lack of resources and weaponry for such a step.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed the Ministry of Defense to strengthen protection against Russian drones in border areas. This is due to an increase in attacks against civilians, rescuers, and repair crews.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that infantry is a key element of offensive operations, despite technological changes. The Ukrainian army continues to resist, thwarting the plans of Europe's most powerful army.
Since the beginning of February 22, 53 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The highest intensity of attacks is observed in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka and Huliaipole directions.
Hungary does not plan to stop electricity exports to Ukraine due to possible negative consequences for the Hungarian community in Zakarpattia. Halting supplies would hit border regions, said Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are conducting an offensive operation in the Oleksandrivka direction, pushing Russian troops beyond the administrative border of the Dnipropetrovsk region. Control has been restored over more than 300 square kilometers of territory, and eight settlements have been cleared.
The National Police released a video of the moment a bomb was planted in Lviv; a 33-year-old resident of Rivne Oblast has been detained on suspicion. A policewoman was killed and 25 people were injured in the explosion.
Poland activated security protocols in response to Russia's night attack on Ukrainian cities. Fighter jets, radar surveillance aircraft, and ground-based air defense systems were deployed.
On February 20, Ukrainian forces struck the Votkinsk plant with a "Flamingo" missile, which could have traveled up to 1650 km. This strike may have broken the world record for combat launch range.
A 26-year-old man organized a scheme to illegally transport conscripts abroad under the guise of a football team. He demanded $10,000 for his services and was detained by the police.
Russia is likely using "temporary accommodation centers" to forcibly displace Ukrainians in the occupied territories or deport them to Russia. This is being done under the guise of "humanitarian evacuation."
Lviv customs seized undeclared German coins and Benito Mussolini's memoirs. A 63-year-old man tried to transport 43 coins from 1876-1939 and a 1942 book.
Temporary restrictions for freight transport on the Ukrainian-Romanian border have been lifted. Earlier, traffic was suspended due to difficult weather conditions.
In Odesa, an indictment has been sent to court against a group that illegally took orphaned children abroad for adoption. The perpetrators trafficked at least 13 children, disguising their activities as "hosting programs."
Antenna equipment and a camouflaged electronic warfare system of the occupiers were also eliminated.
Key problems in the regions are vulnerable distribution networks due to lack of protection and strikes on boiler houses, which can leave people without heat.
NABU and SAP found that former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko received almost $13 million over 4 years. These funds were legalized through a fund on the island of Anguilla and offshore companies.
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.
Law enforcement agencies of Ukraine, Poland, and Moldova conducted operation "Rubicon", liquidating a transnational drug network. 104 people were detained, 34 drug laboratories and 74 warehouses were uncovered.
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.
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.
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.
On the M-15 highway (Odesa – Reni), the movement of freight transport, buses, and minibuses is temporarily restricted due to bad weather. Passenger cars move without restrictions, and checkpoints operate as usual.
The Prosecutor General announced the notification of suspicion to a supplier of substandard ballistic glasses for the military, totaling UAH 154. 8 million. The suspect fled abroad after a similar suspicion was issued to another entrepreneur; both companies are controlled by the same individual.
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.
According to UNICEF, 2,589,900 Ukrainian children are displaced. Of these, more than 791,000 are internally displaced and almost 1,798,900 are refugees.
The High Anti-Corruption Court chose a pre-trial restraint for former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko in the form of detention. The alternative is a bail of 200 million hryvnias, the term of arrest is 60 days.
The State Border Guard Service is restricting traffic through checkpoints on the border with Moldova starting at 5:00 AM on February 18, 2026. The restriction applies to freight vehicles and passenger transport due to severe weather conditions.
Former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko stated in court his readiness to post bail of 20-30 million hryvnias. He is suspected of participating in a criminal organization and legalizing over 7.4 million US dollars.
The defense of former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko stated that the procedural documents were drawn up in a non-state language. This refers to Russian words used to quote the dialogues of the suspects.
