Rutte: Ukraine to receive at least 24 F-16 jets in total
Dutch PM Rutte: "We hope to transfer [the F-16s to Ukraine] as soon as possible. Twenty-four of them, maybe more, but at least 24."
Protesters from four more EU countries to join Polish farmers in blocking Ukraine border entry checkpoint
German, Belgian, Dutch, and French farmers to join Polish border blockade of the Dorohusk-Yahodyn entry point to Ukraine.
Commander: Ukrainian troops withdrew from Avdiivka
Ukrainian forces retreated from Avdiivka to prepared positions, a Ukrainian commander reports. The withdrawal occurred after months of bloody Russian attacks cut supply lines to the embattled city.
Fierce fighting continues within Avdiivka, commander says; sources report retreat from the city
Sector commander Tarnavskyi says fierce fighting goes on in Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast, as Ukraine continues to prepare new positions and fortifications with all possible scenarios in mind.
AP: Baltics have 3 or 4 years to prepare for Russian ‘test’ of NATO, Estonia FM says
Estonian FM Tsahkna warned that NATO has three to four years to strengthen defenses against Russia's growing "war machine."
Russia’s Kursk fuel depot ablaze after suspected Ukrainian drone attack (videos)
Late on 14 February, shortly before midnight, a local Telegram channel reported an explosion in the Kursk district,…
Russia auctions stolen Ukrainian painting by Aivazovsky
Russia plans to auction off Ivan Aivazovsky’s stolen “Moonlit Night” painting for over $1 million on 18 February, defying an international wanted order for the work’s return to Ukraine.
ISW reports Ukrainian gains near Kreminna, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia; Russian advances near Kreminna, Kupiansk
As fighting continues across the frontlines in southern and eastern Ukraine, ISW reports confirmed Ukrainian advances near Donetsk, Kreminna, and in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, against Russian movements near Kupiansk and Kreminna.
UK intel: Russia’s proposed 65 and 70 military contract age limit would reduce mobilization requirements
Russia bids to cut mobilization drives by introducing a draft law to hike age limits on military contracts from 51 to 65 for troops and to 70 for officers, binding them for life service, per UK intelligence.
Poland probes grain dumping by Polish protestors from Ukrainian trucks
An investigation is underway after Polish farmers spilled some three tons of Ukrainian grain to protest imports, drawing condemnation and a call for accountability from Kyiv.
Estonia: Russia preparing for military confrontation with West
Estonia spy agency chief cites doubling of Russian forces on NATO frontier in warning of anticipated Kremlin confrontation within the next decade, deeming military buildup key to deterrence.
US Senate approves foreign aid bill, including $ 61 bn for Ukraine, but House may reject it
The Democratic-led US Senate overcame a key hurdle by passing President Biden’s $95 billion foreign aid proposal, including $61 billion for Ukraine, though House Republicans have voiced disapproval over the lack of border security funds ahead of the bill's uncertain future.
Russian attacks on Kharkiv Oblast kill at least three civilians this morning
Russian attacks killed at least three civilians in northeastern Ukraine's Kharkiv Oblast, and injured three more, per local authorities.
Ukraine intel: Russia buys Starlink terminals for war in “Arab countries”
Despite Elon Musk's denial of direct or indirect sales to Russia, intercepted conversations point to possible acquisition of SpaceX's Starlink terminals from Arab countries by the Russian military.