Rubio’s plane suffers ‘mechanical issue’

"The plane carrying US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Germany for the Munich Security Conference was forced to turn back to base on Thursday due to a “mechanical issue,” officials have said.
Rubio was en route to the conference when the aircraft abruptly returned to Joint Base Andrews, just outside Washington." RT

113 combat clashes in past day, most battles in Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors

"113 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders occurred at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors.
A total of 113 combat engagements were recorded over the last day. According to the updated information, yesterday the enemy launched 2 missile attacks and 89 air strikes on the Ukrainian positions and settlements. These attacks included the use of 5 missiles and 133 glide bombs. Additionally, the enemy carried out approximately 6,000 attacks, including 130 MLRS attacks.

The Defense Forces successfully repelled assaults near Holubivka and Zahryzove in the Kupiansk sector, where four attacks were recorded throughout the day.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy initiated seven attacks yesterday, attempting to breach Ukrainian defenses in the vicinity of Hrekivka, Novoliubivka, Yampolivka, and Kolodiazi.
The Ukrainian forces successfully repelled one enemy attack near Bilohorivka in the Siversk sector.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the occupiers attacked five times in the area of Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 14 attacks in the vicinity of Toretsk, Krymske and Shcherbynivka.
The General Staff noted that the situation remains the most difficult in the Pokrovsk sector, where about 40 enemy attacks took place.
The Defense Forces repelled 16 enemy attacks in the Novopavlivka sector. The occupiers also attempted to advance near Zelenivka and in the direction of Burlatske.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Ukrainian forces repelled one enemy attack in the direction of Novosilka.
Over the past day, 23 combat engagements were recorded in the Kursk sector. The enemy launched 51 air strikes and one missile attack, using four missiles and 77 guided bombs, and fired over 500 artillery rounds." Ukrin

Putin Invites Trump To Visit Moscow In 'Highly Productive' Call, Ready For Peace

"Just on the heels of the historic Putin call, President Trump has revealed an outline of his call with Ukraine's President Zelensky, calling it a "meaningful conversation". He had earlier vowed to inform Zelensky of the contents of the Putin phone call, at a moment European

allies are stressing that there can be no peace deal without Ukraine's direct input and participation. Trump: a meeting with Vance, Rubio, Zelensky being set up on Friday
Trump: It is time to stop the Ukraine-Russia war
No Ukraine deal without Ukraine and Europeans: French, German, Spanish FMs
Trump has pledged that talks to end the war will start immediately. Wednesday marks the first known conversation between Trump and Putin since the new US president entered office last month." ZH

Ukrainian forces down 85 Russian drones, 52 lost from tracking

"Ukraine’s Defense Forces destroyed 85 drones launched by the Russian forces overnight, while 52 other enemy UAV decoys were lost in flight without causing any negative consequences." Ukrin

83 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight

"Overnight drones targeted sites in Lipetsk and Lipetsk region (Russia), reportedly aiming at the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant and the Transneft Baltika distribution station.
The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that 83 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight across nine Russian regions: Bryansk region – 37 drones, Kursk and Lipetsk regions – 12 drones each, Tver region – nine drones, Belgorod, Kaluga, Smolensk, Voronezh, and Rostov regions – an unspecified number." Ukrin

116 clashes on frontline over past day, Pokrovsk axis remains hottest

"116 combat clashes occurred on the frontline, with 34 of them taking place in the Pokrovsk sector.
In the Kupiansk sector, eight enemy attacks were reported over the past day. The Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled assaults near Kindrashivka, Petropavlivka, Stepova Novoselivka, Novoosynove, Pishchane, Lozova, and Zahryzove.

In the Lyman sector, the Russian forces conducted nine attacks. The invaders attempted advances near Kopanky, Novomykhailivka, Novoliubivka, Yampolivka, and Kolodiazi.
In the Siversk sector, four enemy assaults were repelled near Bilohorivka and Verkhniokamianske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, seven clashes were recorded near Chasiv Yar and Vasiukivka.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out eleven attacks near Toretsk and Shcherbynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the fiercest fighting occurred, with 34 enemy assaults repelled near Vodiane Druhe, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Zvirove, Nadiivka, Uspenivka, Andriivka, Oleksandrivka, Dachne, Zelene Pole, Ulakly, and Shevchenko.
In the Novopavlivka sector, 17 enemy attacks occurred near Kostiantynopil, Burlatske, and Rivnopil.
In the Huliaipole sector, the enemy conducted airstrikes on Kamianske.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled attacks near Shcherbaky and Kamianske.
In the Kharkiv and Prydniprovske sectors, no significant enemy activity was reported.
In the Kursk operational zone, the Ukrainian forces repelled 18 enemy attacks over the past day. The Russian forces launched 527 artillery strikes, 19 airstrikes, and deployed 28 guided aerial bombs." Ukrin

Kyiv rocked by Russian missile attack

"Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, resulting in one fatality and injuries to three others in the early hours of Feb. 12. Debris from the strike was reported in the Holosiyivskyi, Solomyanskyi, Obolonskyi, and Sviatoshynskyi districts of the capital." NV

King of Jordan Tells Trump He Will Take In 2,000 Sick Gaza Children

"King Abdullah II of Jordan told President Trump at the White House

on Tuesday that his country would give refuge to 2,000 children from Gaza who are sick with cancer or other illnesses.
During a meeting with Trump on Tuesday, the king said to “keep in mind that there is a plan from Egypt” and other Arab countries, and that they had to look out for the best interests of the people of the United States, Jordan, and the Middle East." 

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Zelensky Offers Land Swap With Putin To End War

"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed his strategic plan for ordering the risky Kursk offensive which began last August, and has resulted in Ukraine forces holding hundreds of square kilometers of Russian territory for the past six months.

Zelensky said in comments published Tuesday that he's ready to swap territory with Russia as part of a deal to end the war. He described that if President Trump gets the warring sides to the negotiating table, "We will swap one territory for another."
The Ukrainian leader when asked in The Guardian interview precisely which territories Kiev would demand back, he responded: "I don’t know, we will see. But all our territories are important, there is no priority." Obviously he has the four annexed eastern territories in mind." ZH

German mercenary arrested in Ukraine on suspicion of raping minor

"A German mercenary suspected of repeated sex offenses at home has been arrested in

Ukraine, according to Der Spiegel magazine. The former German Armed Forces soldier who joined Kiev’s forces was previously described as a “hero” in several German media publications.
Identified only as Ben R., the former German soldier stands accused of rape and sexual assault, as well as possessing and distributing child pornography in Germany and raping a minor in Ukraine, according to the German media reports." RT

95 combat clashes at front in past day

"95 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontlines.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops attacked nine times, attempting to advance near Novoserhiivka, Nove, Zelenyi Hai, Novoliubivka and Yampolivka.

In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled one attack near Bilohorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, four combat clashes were recorded in the areas of Vasiukivka, Hryhorivka and Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 13 attacks near Toretsk, Dyliivka and Shcherbynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders thwarted 30 Russian assaults in the areas of Vodiane Druhe, Pishchane, Pokrovsk, Uspenivka, Ulakly, Tarasivka, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Molodetske, Udachne, Nadezhdynka, Oleksiivka, Dachne and Shevchenko.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian troops made eight attempts to break through the defensive lines near Kostiantynopil, but were unsuccessful.
In the Huliaipole sector, three firefights took place in the area of Novosilka and Charivne.
In the operational zone in the Kursk region, the Defense Forces repelled 15 attacks by Russian troops yesterday. The enemy launched 40 airstrikes with 56 guided aerial bombs and 634 artillery attacks, including 29 MLRS attacks.
In the Kharkiv, Orikhiv and Prydniprovia sectors, the enemy did not conduct any assault operations yesterday.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, there were no signs of Russian offensive groups being formed." Ukrin

UN Aid Workers Remained Kidnapped in Yemen, Hindering Aid Operations

"Houthi rebels are still holding over a dozen kidnapped aid workers, including eleven United Nations staffers, according to a Yemeni NGO.
Last month, the Houthis, who are supported by Iran, kidnapped seven UN employees in the country's capital Sanaa, while releasing on Jan. 23 the 25 crewmembers of the Galaxy Leader, a merchant vessel they had seized in Nov. 2023 off the coast of Yemen." PJMedia

German police probe ‘suspicious drones’ near Ukrainian military training base

"German police have launched a probe into “suspicious” drone sightings near the only military base in the country where Ukrainian troops are trained to operate US-made Patriot missile batteries. The move comes after Sueddeutsche Zeitung revealed a confidential German military (Bundeswehr) report acknowledging the sightings and stating that “Investigations are underway on suspicion of espionage.” RT

Drones attack Saratov Oil Refinery in Russia

"Drones struck the Saratov Oil Refinery in Russia’s Saratov Oblast in the morning February, causing damage and a fire." Pravada

139 combat clashes on frontline, most intense fighting on Pokrovsk axis

"Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 139 combat clashes with the Russian troops across the front lines.
The Russians carried out airstrikes, particularly in the areas of the settlements of Prykolotne, Velykyi Burluk, Shevchenkove, Sukhyi Yar, Pokrovsk, Bahatyr, Kostiantynopil, Dniproenerhiia, Shevchenko, Sychneve, Huliaipole, and Tavriiske.

In the Kharkiv sector, four Russian assaults occurred near Vovchansk.
In the Kupiansk sector, the Russian forces attacked nine times near Kindrashivka, Petropavlivka, Stepova Novoselivka, and Zahryzove.
In the Lyman sector, the Russian forces attacked 12 times, attempting to advance near the settlements of Kopanky, Novoiehorivka, Novoliubivka, Yampolivka, Terny, and Kolodiazi.
In the Siversk sector, six attacks occurred near Bilohorivka, Verkhniokamianske, Serebrianka, and Hryhorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, there were eight battles near Vasiukivka, Bila Hora, and Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, the Russian forces launched 11 attacks near Toretsk and Shcherbynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders stopped 47 assault and offensive actions by the Russian troops in the areas of the settlements of Baranivka, Vodiane Druhe, Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Dachenske, Zviriv, Udachne, Uspenivka, Nadiivka, Andriivka, and Dachne.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy launched 12 attacks at the Ukrainian positions near Zelenivka, Vremivka, and Novosilka.
In the Orikhiv, Huliaipole, and Prydniprovske sectors, no combat clashes were reported yeasterday." Ukrin