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.
Polish farmers block Ukrainian border checkpoint, promise to block another
On 9 February, Polish farmers staged blockades at the Ukraine border checkpoint Dorohusk-Yahodyn, protesting competition, planning to extend their blockade to another checkpoint on 12 February.
Ukraine repels Russia’s Shahed suicide drone attack, as debris injures two police officers
Russia's nighttime drone attack injured two police officers in Odesa. Ukraine reportedly downed 11 of 17 explosive drones in four regions, where the attack caused minor damage to civilian infrastructure.
Scholz: West must sustain support for Ukraine, keep unity, boost NATO’s credible deterrence
In his WSJ op-ed, Germany's Chancellor Scholz stresses the global peril of a Russian win in Ukraine, advocating for continued Western aid and a fortified NATO to counteract Russia's threat to Ukraine's independence and European security.
UK intel: Russia steps up assaults on Avdiivka with bombs and troops
Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast, remains a primary focus of Russia's operations as the Russians escalate Avdiivka bombardment from the air and are expected to leverage air strikes to sustain aggressive operations, per UK intelligence.
Commander: Ukrainians down Russia’s Ka-52 attack helicopter near Avdiivka
On 7 February, Ukraine downed another Russian Ka-52 ground attack helicopter near Avdiivka, a Ukrainian commander said. Russia lost 325 helicopters during its all-out war in Ukraine, the Ukrainian General Staff says.