Ukrainian drones successfully attacked the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia. A fire is observed.
Ukrainian drones successfully attacked the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia. A fire is observed.
Ukrainian drones successfully attacked the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia. A fire is observed.
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A new round of negotiations between Ukraine, the United States and Russia happened in Geneva, according to Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov. He said he expects the main possible outcome to be a new prisoner exchange.
Ukraine’s SBU Alpha unit reported overnight strikes on Russian military infrastructure in the rear. Targets included 4 headquarters and command posts, 3 troop locations including FSB special forces, a drone production facility, 2 fuel depots, 2 UAV launch sites, an ammunition depot, a logistics hub and 4 command observation posts. The attacks used FP-2 drones with 105kg warheads.
A Ukrainian F-16AM shot down a Russian Shahed drone during the last night attack, reportedly using a laser guided APKWS missile. The addition of APKWS equipment gives Ukrainian F-16's the ability to launch more low cost air to air missiles for countering drones.
The European Commission said Hungary may import Russian oil via Croatia as an exception after the Druzhba pipeline went offline due to Russian attacks. Hungary and Slovakia are the only EU countries allowed to import Russian oil. The exemption is temporary until flows resume or a full EU ban is introduced, and Hungary must report volumes every three months.
Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger said it is unlikely the war between Russia and Ukraine will end in 2026, pointing to a lack of Russian interest in peace. He said Ukraine requires additional support and Rheinmetall can supply more air defense systems, ammunition, drones and tanks, though current funding does not cover all needs. German manufacturers increased revenue by 36 percent amid the war.
A new round of negotiations between Ukraine, the United States and Russia happened in Geneva, according to Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov. He said he expects the main possible outcome to be a new prisoner exchange.
Ukraine's 1st Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces (former 14th Regiment) said it destroyed a Russian S-300VM air defense system near Mariupol overnight.
Russian drones carried out a mass attack on the Sumy community, striking civilian infrastructure in the central part of the city, according to regional head Oleh Hryhorov. Fortunately, preliminary reports indicate no casualties.
Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces said FP-2 drones struck an Iskander operational tactical missile storage site in Pasichne in occupied Crimea, with powerful explosions recorded. A Rubikon unit remote piloting post was destroyed in Vysoke in occupied Zaporizhzhia region. From February 9 to 14, over 10 Russian military sites on occupied territory were hit.
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Ukrainian drones reportedly attacked Russia’s Perm region, targeting the Metafrax chemical plant in Gubakha. Local media mentioned six explosions followed by a major fire. Defense enterprises in Perm were evacuated and mobile internet services experienced disruptions across the region.
Ukraine's Air Force reported on the overnight attack. Shot down: 367/396 Shahed and other type drones 0/4 Iskander-M ballistic missiles 20/20 Kh-101 cruise missiles 4/4 Iskander-K cruise missiles 1/1 Kh-59/69 cruise missile A succesful night for Ukrainian…
Ukraine’s General Staff reported that overnight on February 17 Ukrainian forces struck a Russian Ka 27 naval helicopter near Kamyshly in occupied Crimea, confirming a hit. On February 16, three enemy UAV control posts were also hit near Huliaipole in occupied Zaporizhzhia region, Anatoliivka in Russia’s Kursk region and Zatyshshia in occupied Zaporizhzhia region.