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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.
President Zelenskyy arrived on the second day of the Munich Security Conference. His main speech and a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are scheduled for today.
Famous Ukrainian blogger Candy Superstar was robbed in Spain of 2 million hryvnias. The perpetrator stole luxury bags, a Rolex watch, and other valuables.
On the night of February 14, Russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile and 112 drones. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 91 enemy drones overnight.
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said that China is providing crucial support to Russian aggression. He could end the war by calling Putin and stopping the sale of dual-use technologies.
On February 13, Russian troops lost 1070 soldiers and 914 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 12.02.26 amount to over 1.2 million personnel.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb. They discussed diplomatic work, the situation at the front, and joint weapons production, as well as Finland's 32nd package of military aid.
Since the beginning of the day, 194 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy used 2398 kamikaze drones and carried out 2240 shelling attacks on settlements.
President Zelenskyy met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. He emphasized the need to close the sky over Ukraine, which will be a key factor in ending the war.
In Kyiv, 12 officials of utility companies received suspicions as part of investigations related to winter road maintenance. This is happening against the backdrop of a personnel shortage due to mobilization and work in difficult conditions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The parties discussed military aid, contributions to the PURL program, diplomatic work, and energy support.