Ukraine's PRYMARY GUR unit reported that over the past week in occupied Crimea it struck valuable Russian military equipment. The targets included a Pantsir S1 air defense missile system, a Nebo-U radar system and a 02510 BK 16 landing craft.
Fighters of Ukraine’s 5th Heavy Mechanized Brigade carried out a series of strikes on Russian communication antennas, according to a brigade post. After Starlink terminals were disabled for Russian forces, Ukrainian videos showing hits on communication equipment have sharply increased.
Ukraine’s 225th Separate Assault Regiment says Russian channels are spreading false claims that it does not take prisoners. The unit states its incentive system rewards capturing soldiers alive with significantly more points than for killing. It adds that surrender is possible if a soldier shows he poses no threat and wants to live.
Ukraine’s forces are reducing the gray zone in the south, spokesperson Vladyslav Voloshyn said. He stressed that troops are not allowing Russian forces to bring in reinforcement groups or launch attacks. In some frontline sectors, coordinated preemptive actions are carried out to prevent deeper advances. #Ukraine
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According to Russian sources, Lieutenant General Sergei "The Butcher" Sergeyevich Akhmedov was removed as deputy commander in chief of the navy for coastal and ground forces. Gennady Viktorovich Anashkin has been appointed to the post. Russian soldiers and milbloggers were extremely unhappy with Akhmedov, citing his reckless assault commands on Pavlivka and Vuhledar, general command of the 20th Ar...
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar addressed Russia’s ambassador at the UN Security Council, saying it was amusing to hear the Russian Federation speak about international law, occupation, annexation of territories and peaceful conflict resolution. He said he could barely stop himself from laughing during the speech.
Military officials from Ukraine, Russia and the US made incremental but significant progress in Geneva on how a ceasefire would function, a source told CNN. Talks focused on key terms, practical conditions and what would constitute violations, with final sign off still pending. Zelensky said political outcomes were insufficient, while Russia called the talks difficult but businesslike.
Ukraine’s air defenses downed or suppressed 29 of 37 attack drones launched overnight from Bryansk, Kursk and occupied Donetsk. About 20 were Shahed drones. Aviation, air defense units, EW teams and mobile fire groups responded. Hits were recorded at four locations.
Russian losses per 19/02/26 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff+830 men+1 tank+3 ACVs+21 artillery+1 MLRS+406 UAVs
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Bloomberg reports Russia slowed oil drilling in 2025 to the lowest level in three years, with 29,140 kilometers drilled, down 3.4 percent from 2024. Activity dropped about 16 percent in December. January crude output averaged 9.246 million barrels per day, 328,000 below Russia’s OPEC+ quota, as stored Urals volumes rose to around 140 million barrels.
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal met US Energy Secretary Chris Wright to discuss prospects for energy partnership. They agreed to work on an energy agreement, LNG supplies via the Vertical Gas Corridor and the use of Ukraine’s gas transit system and underground storage. Shmyhal said cooperation in the nuclear sector, including US technologies, is strategically important for Ukraine.
The New York Times reports that during recent consultations Ukraine and Russia discussed a new format for troop withdrawal from Donbas. Sources said the proposal involves creating a demilitarized zone that would not be controlled by either army.