Kyiv authorities restricted truck entry into the capital from 10:00 PM on February 15 due to snowfall. Drivers of private cars are urged to use public transport.
Russian authorities are investigating the collision of the oil tanker "Tony" with a pier in the port of Ust-Luga. The incident resulted in damage to infrastructure, but no oil spill or casualties.
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.
The defense ministers of Norway and Germany have signed a bilateral defense agreement. It covers cooperation in five main areas, including space surveillance and maritime security.
The Kharkiv region continues to eliminate the consequences of bad weather, which caused flooding of residential areas in six districts. SES rescuers made 17 trips, pumping water from flooded areas.
Medics provided him with assistance on the spot, information about the incident was entered into the Unified Register, and the police are conducting an investigation.
French President Emmanuel Macron will attend a summit on the impact of artificial intelligence in India this week. He will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deepen ties between the countries.
On the night of February 15, Russia attacked Ukraine with 83 drones of various types. Air defense forces destroyed 55 enemy UAVs.
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.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Ukrainian troops eliminated 1,250 occupiers in one day. The enemy's total losses exceeded 1.25 million personnel.
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.
Airbnb integrates large language models for personalized accommodation search and travel planning assistance. The company is testing natural language search and expanding customer support automation.
Chevrolet has unveiled an exclusive series of the Corvette Z06 supercar, dedicated to the model's debut in the 12-hour race in Bathurst. Only 12 units have been produced for the Australian and New Zealand markets.
Lockheed Martin conducted final qualification tests of the ER GMLRS missile, which hit a target at 112 km. The new development is capable of doubling the range of standard GMLRS ammunition.
A clinical trial of an innovative device for home stroke rehabilitation has begun in the UK. The technology is based on vagus nerve stimulation and is non-invasive.
Investors are concerned about tech companies accumulating debt to fund AI, which is fueling a resurgence in the credit derivatives market. The volume of outstanding contracts on Alphabet's debt has reached $895 million, and Meta's $687 million.
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.
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.
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.
Damage to railway infrastructure caused train delays and is being treated as a criminal offense against the transport system.
The PURL program will help Ukraine purchase more missiles for air defense.
In Kharkiv, a 5G pilot was launched, making it the third city in Ukraine with such a connection, after Lviv and Borodianka. Newlyweds Vladyslav and Kateryna were the first to test it by registering their marriage in Diia.
Keir Starmer stated that Russia is building up its potential even amidst the war, which creates a growing risk for all of Europe and NATO. He emphasized that Russia's rearmament could accelerate after the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine.
Ukraine has more experience in drone defense than anyone else in the world, shooting down almost 90% of Russian drones. Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine and its partners are producing more interceptor drones.
The European Union is changing its approach to defense, aiming not only to increase spending but also to create its own strategic capabilities. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a "European awakening" on security issues.
Anthropic's AI tool Claude may have been used by the US military in an operation to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Anthropic's rules prohibit the use of Claude to facilitate violence.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the new European security strategy should be based on mechanisms implemented by Ukraine. She emphasized the importance of using force to protect Europe's interests.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the BK-16 transport and landing boat, the RSP-10 radar, a communication hub, and an enemy ammunition depot. The strikes took place on February 12 and 13 in occupied Crimea, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk regions.
