White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said noticeable progress was achieved by both sides at the Geneva talks, with another round of consultations ahead. She added the US continues selling weapons to NATO countries that later transfer them to Ukraine for its defense.
Ukraine’s 41st Separate Mechanized Brigade released footage of a clearing operation in Kupyansk. An occupying soldier tried to escape through a window as Ukrainian troops approached, but was stopped by Ukrainian soldiers.
Drone operators of the 412th Separate Brigade Nemesis struck a Russian Osa air defense missile system in Donetsk region, according to Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova claimed Dutch mercenaries are piloting F-16 fighters supplied to Ukraine. She said modern Western weapons and aircraft cannot be operated by Ukrainian servicemen and require foreign specialists. Zakharova added that mercenaries are not subject to international law and do not fall under the Geneva Convention.
According to low resolution satellite imagery, an attack on the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal destroyed a workshop used for producing and packaging specialized fats, possibly repurposed for military functions. In 2024, another factory belonging to the same company was also targeted.
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces confirmed the strike on the Tamanneftegaz oil export terminal in Russia’s Krasnodar region on Feb 15. Operators acted with special forces and military intelligence. Explosions were recorded. Damage assessment is still ongoing.
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The situation for Russians in Belgorod is becoming worse and worse. Authorities in the Belgorod region are preparing for sewage systems in the city to stop functioning due to electricity outages. Around 250 portable toilets have already been delivered to the region in anticipation.
During a recent missile strike on Belgorod, the Combined Heat and Power Plant was hit and put out of operation, according to Russian media.
La Repubblica reports that national security advisers from the UK, France, Germany and Italy will meet the Ukrainian and US delegations in Geneva this evening. They are attending the third round of talks. RBC Ukraine says Zelensky asked European states to join the trilateral format.
Explosions and flashes were reported overnight in the area of the port in occupied Mariupol. It is unclear what has been hit, but locals reported several loud explosions.
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Russian losses per 18/02/26 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff+740 men+3 tanks+6 ACVs+40 artillery+1 AD system+1851 (!) UAVs+26 cruise missiles
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