Friday, February 20, 2026
Air Defense Forces destroy 107 of 128 Russian drones
5.1 Earthquake - North Atlantic Ocean, 163 km north of San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico
"A strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in the North Atlantic Ocean 154 km (96 mi)
from Puerto Rico in the morning at 10.18 am local time (GMT -4). The quake had a very shallow depth of 34 km (21 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD
237 combat engagements occurred between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops
"Russian aviation targeted settlements including Ivanivka, Havrylivka, Malomykhailivka, Kolomiitsi, Velykomykhailivka, Pokrovske, Oleksandrivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region; Andriivka-Klevtsove in the Donetsk region; Verkhnia Tersa, Lisne, Liubytske, Huliaipole, Vozdvyzhivka, Zaliznychne, Dolynka, Hirke, Kopani in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Over the past day, Ukrainian aviation struck two clusters of enemy personnel and another important target.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, there were 12 engagements; the enemy conducted two airstrikes, dropped four bombs, and carried out 81 artillery strikes, including three using MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attempted 12 breakthroughs toward Ukrainian positions near Veterinarne, Zelene, Starytsia, Vovchansk, Vilcha, and toward Okhrimivka, Zarubynka, Chuhunivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, four attacks occurred near Kindrashivka, Petropavlivka, Kurylivka, Novoosynove.
In the Lyman sector, Russians launched 13 attacks, including attempts to breach defenses near Shandryholove and toward Novyi Myr, Stavky, Drobysheve, Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, 12 enemy advance attempts were blocked near Ozerne, Dronivka, Zakitne, Zvanivka, Riznykivka, and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy carried out three offensive actions near Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Fedorivka, and Vasiukivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces launched 19 attacks near Rusyn Yar, Sofiivka, Pleshchiivka, Stepanivka, and toward Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Novopavlivka, Berestok.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 37 attacks near Rodynske, Zatyshok, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Muravka, Novomykolaivka, Filiia, and toward Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, there were 14 enemy attacks near Sosnivka, Zlahoda, and toward Dobropillia, Andriivka-Klevtsove.
In the Huliaipole sector, 29 enemy attacks toward Staroukrainka, Zaliznychne, Zelene, Sviatopetrivka, and toward Huliaipole were repelled.
In the Prydniprovske sector, there was one unsuccessful enemy offensive action." Ukrin
Over the past day, Ukrainian aviation struck two clusters of enemy personnel and another important target.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attempted 12 breakthroughs toward Ukrainian positions near Veterinarne, Zelene, Starytsia, Vovchansk, Vilcha, and toward Okhrimivka, Zarubynka, Chuhunivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, four attacks occurred near Kindrashivka, Petropavlivka, Kurylivka, Novoosynove.
In the Lyman sector, Russians launched 13 attacks, including attempts to breach defenses near Shandryholove and toward Novyi Myr, Stavky, Drobysheve, Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, 12 enemy advance attempts were blocked near Ozerne, Dronivka, Zakitne, Zvanivka, Riznykivka, and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy carried out three offensive actions near Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Fedorivka, and Vasiukivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces launched 19 attacks near Rusyn Yar, Sofiivka, Pleshchiivka, Stepanivka, and toward Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Novopavlivka, Berestok.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 37 attacks near Rodynske, Zatyshok, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Muravka, Novomykolaivka, Filiia, and toward Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, there were 14 enemy attacks near Sosnivka, Zlahoda, and toward Dobropillia, Andriivka-Klevtsove.
In the Huliaipole sector, 29 enemy attacks toward Staroukrainka, Zaliznychne, Zelene, Sviatopetrivka, and toward Huliaipole were repelled.
In the Prydniprovske sector, there was one unsuccessful enemy offensive action." Ukrin
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Iran Will Be "Finding Out" Over Next 10 Days, Trump Says, But Asserts "Good Talks"
"President Trump is all over the place - his intentions ever more difficult to interpret - at a
moment the media has highlighted Iraq war levels of military build-up in the Middle East with an eye on potential attack on Iran.
"Now we may have to take it a step further, or we may not," Trump added later. Then he set somewhat of a timeline, "You’re going to be finding out over the next, probably, 10 days."
At this moment the Trump-assembled armada threatening Iran includes two aircraft carriers, a dozen warships, hundreds of jets, and advanced air defenses. Over 150 US military cargo flights have delivered weapons to the Middle East this month, with a surge of aircraft still headed to the region." ZeroHedge
"Now we may have to take it a step further, or we may not," Trump added later. Then he set somewhat of a timeline, "You’re going to be finding out over the next, probably, 10 days."
At this moment the Trump-assembled armada threatening Iran includes two aircraft carriers, a dozen warships, hundreds of jets, and advanced air defenses. Over 150 US military cargo flights have delivered weapons to the Middle East this month, with a surge of aircraft still headed to the region." ZeroHedge
Brazilian recruit’s death in Ukraine points to torture, abuse in foreign fighter unit
"A 28-year-old Brazilian recruit died after a brutal punishment handed out in a unit that regularly used discipline practices described as "torture" by those who both witnessed and suffered them, a Kyiv Independent investigation can reveal.
The man, Bruno Gabriel Leal da Silva, died overnight Dec. 28-29, 2025, according to former fellow fighters who spoke to the Kyiv Independent on condition of anonymity because they feared retaliation.
The unit in question is a Brazilian-led formation called Advanced Company, led by the Brazilian Leanderson Paulino who is accused by several of those serving under him of overseeing — and in some cases taking part in — the abuse of his subordinates.
"It was a battalion that tortured people. Abuse there was normal," one former soldier said.
Witnesses and victims interviewed by the Kyiv Independent described torture including burnings, beatings, waterboarding, and even sexual assault with wooden objects.
Advanced operates under Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) as an approximately 150-200-strong unit within Revanche, commanded by Bohdan Khodakovskyi, part of HUR's International Legion led by Maj. Vadym Popyk.
Ukrainian officials have acknowledged Leal da Silva's death and say they are investigating. Prosecutors said police have opened a pre-trial investigation after his body was found on the territory of a military unit in Kyiv, while the military ombudsman said her office has ordered an inspection of Advanced." KI
The man, Bruno Gabriel Leal da Silva, died overnight Dec. 28-29, 2025, according to former fellow fighters who spoke to the Kyiv Independent on condition of anonymity because they feared retaliation.
"It was a battalion that tortured people. Abuse there was normal," one former soldier said.
Witnesses and victims interviewed by the Kyiv Independent described torture including burnings, beatings, waterboarding, and even sexual assault with wooden objects.
Advanced operates under Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) as an approximately 150-200-strong unit within Revanche, commanded by Bohdan Khodakovskyi, part of HUR's International Legion led by Maj. Vadym Popyk.
Ukrainian officials have acknowledged Leal da Silva's death and say they are investigating. Prosecutors said police have opened a pre-trial investigation after his body was found on the territory of a military unit in Kyiv, while the military ombudsman said her office has ordered an inspection of Advanced." KI
Zelensky says he won’t talk about ‘historic s**t’ with Putin
"Vladimir Zelensky has said he would refuse to discuss the historical issues underpinning the Ukraine conflict during any potential meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
During an interview with Piers Morgan on Wednesday, Zelensky said he did not want to hear about Putin’s rationale. “With respect to history, I don’t want to lose time on these issues,” he said. “It’s not even interesting for me why he began this war. I don’t want to speak about it because I don’t have the time,” Zelensky added.
The Ukrainian leader then went on a profanity-laden tirade, saying: “I don’t need to waste time on historic issues, reasons why he began [the war], all the bulls**t he is raising with the Americans, et cetera. To end this war and to [find a] diplomatic way, I don’t need all this historical s**t, really.” Ukrin
The Ukrainian leader then went on a profanity-laden tirade, saying: “I don’t need to waste time on historic issues, reasons why he began [the war], all the bulls**t he is raising with the Americans, et cetera. To end this war and to [find a] diplomatic way, I don’t need all this historical s**t, really.” Ukrin
5.5 Earthquake - Celebes Sea, Sulawesi Tengah, 137 km northwest of Gorontalo, Indonesia
Tengah, Indonesia, in the morning at 8.26 am local time (GMT +8). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.
The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD
237 clashes on front line over past day
"237 combat encounters between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, two clashes occurred. The enemy carried out 139 artillery strikes, including 11 from MLRS. The Russian army also carried out two airstrikes using five guided bombs.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy attempted four times to break through defensive lines in the areas of Vilcha, Fyholivka, Zelene, and Zarubynka.
In the Kupiansk sector, the invaders attacked twice near Kurylivka.
In the Lyman sector, the Russian army attacked eight times, trying to penetrate defenses near Tverdokhlibove, Ridkodub, Drobysheve, Stavky, and Zarichne.
In the Sloviansk sector, the Defense Forces stopped eight attempts by the invaders to advance toward Rai-Oleksandrivka, Zakitne, Riznykivka, Platonivka, and Pazene.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy attacked seven times near Bondarne, Fedorivka, and Chasiv Yar.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the Russians carried out 22 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Berestok, Stepanivka, Rusyn Yar, Pleshchiivka, Shcherbynivka, Sofiivka, Novopavlivka, and Illinivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Defense Forces stopped 42 assault actions by the Russian army near Zatyshok, Rodynske, Shevchenko, Novooleksandrivka, Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Novopidhorodne, Bilytske, and Dachne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked 10 times, attempting to advance toward Ivanivka, Ternove, Danylivka, Vyshneve, Nove Zaporizhzhia, Sosnivka, and Zlahoda.
In the Huliaipole sector, 49 Russian attacks occurred in the areas of Huliaipole and toward Dobropillia, Pryluky, Zaliznychne, Staroukrainka, Hirke, Sviatopetrivka, and Verkhnia Tersa.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian troops attacked four times toward Mala Tokmachka, Stepove, Mali Shcherbaky, and Prymorske." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, two clashes occurred. The enemy carried out 139 artillery strikes, including 11 from MLRS. The Russian army also carried out two airstrikes using five guided bombs.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy attempted four times to break through defensive lines in the areas of Vilcha, Fyholivka, Zelene, and Zarubynka.
In the Kupiansk sector, the invaders attacked twice near Kurylivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, the Defense Forces stopped eight attempts by the invaders to advance toward Rai-Oleksandrivka, Zakitne, Riznykivka, Platonivka, and Pazene.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy attacked seven times near Bondarne, Fedorivka, and Chasiv Yar.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the Russians carried out 22 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Berestok, Stepanivka, Rusyn Yar, Pleshchiivka, Shcherbynivka, Sofiivka, Novopavlivka, and Illinivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Defense Forces stopped 42 assault actions by the Russian army near Zatyshok, Rodynske, Shevchenko, Novooleksandrivka, Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Novopidhorodne, Bilytske, and Dachne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked 10 times, attempting to advance toward Ivanivka, Ternove, Danylivka, Vyshneve, Nove Zaporizhzhia, Sosnivka, and Zlahoda.
In the Huliaipole sector, 49 Russian attacks occurred in the areas of Huliaipole and toward Dobropillia, Pryluky, Zaliznychne, Staroukrainka, Hirke, Sviatopetrivka, and Verkhnia Tersa.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian troops attacked four times toward Mala Tokmachka, Stepove, Mali Shcherbaky, and Prymorske." Ukrin
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Winter has grounded Ukraine's interceptor drones, gutting Kyiv's air defense
Interceptor drones are first-person view (FPV) drones guided by a pilot that hunt enemy drones, either exploding next to them, or crashing into them.
Yet, despite massive Ukrainian and foreign investment into such interceptors, which promised to take the place of dwindling stockpiles of anti-air missiles, Vladyslav's job keeps getting harder.
The first tip he has for any new pilot: Don't work against the wind." KI
5.2 Earthquake - Banda Sea, 69 km northwest of Pulau Molu Island, Maluku, Indonesia
160 combat engagements on front line
"160 clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
The Russian army struck with precision-guided bombs in Kucherivka and Volfyne in the Sumy region; Pidgavrylivka, Havrylivka, Velykomykhailivka, Orly, and Fedorivske in the Dnipropetrovsk region; and Vozdvyzhivka, Lisne, Verkhni Tersy, Myrne, Charivne, Veselyanka, Liubymivka, Myrivka, Novoselivka, Liubitske, Dolynka, Kopani, and Omelnyk in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Missile troops and artillery of the Defense Forces hit three areas of enemy personnel concentration, one artillery system, a UAV control point, and three other important targets of the Russian invaders.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy carried out 99 shelling attacks, 12 of which were from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the Russians launched four assaults on Ukrainian positions in the areas of Vovchanski Khutory, Prylipka, and toward Okhrimivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, three enemy attacks occurred yesterday. The Defense Forces repelled Russian assault actions toward Kurylivka and Novoosynove.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked eight times, attempting to advance near Zarichne and toward Druzheliubivka and Stavky.
In the Sloviansk sector, the Defense Forces repelled 10 attempts by the invaders to advance in the areas of Yampil, Zakitne, Riznykivka, Platonivka, Dronivka, and Sviato-Pokrovske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russians attempted to advance three times near Stupochky and toward Novodmytrivka.
In the Kostyantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 14 attacks in the areas of Pleshchiivka, Shcherbynivka, Rusyn Yar, and Sofiivka, and toward Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Novopavlivka, and Ivanopillia.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Defense Forces stopped 21 assault and offensive actions of the Russian army in the areas of Rodynske, Kotlyne, Filia, and toward Novooleksandrivka and Novopidhorodne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked six times in the areas of Ternove, Rybne, and toward Danylivka and Tsehelne.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Russian army tried to advance 31 times in the areas of Dobropillia, Huliaipole, Solodke, Pryluky, Zelene, and toward Zaliznychne, Varvarivka, and Staroukrainka." Ukrin
The Russian army struck with precision-guided bombs in Kucherivka and Volfyne in the Sumy region; Pidgavrylivka, Havrylivka, Velykomykhailivka, Orly, and Fedorivske in the Dnipropetrovsk region; and Vozdvyzhivka, Lisne, Verkhni Tersy, Myrne, Charivne, Veselyanka, Liubymivka, Myrivka, Novoselivka, Liubitske, Dolynka, Kopani, and Omelnyk in the Zaporizhzhia region.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy carried out 99 shelling attacks, 12 of which were from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the Russians launched four assaults on Ukrainian positions in the areas of Vovchanski Khutory, Prylipka, and toward Okhrimivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, three enemy attacks occurred yesterday. The Defense Forces repelled Russian assault actions toward Kurylivka and Novoosynove.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked eight times, attempting to advance near Zarichne and toward Druzheliubivka and Stavky.
In the Sloviansk sector, the Defense Forces repelled 10 attempts by the invaders to advance in the areas of Yampil, Zakitne, Riznykivka, Platonivka, Dronivka, and Sviato-Pokrovske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russians attempted to advance three times near Stupochky and toward Novodmytrivka.
In the Kostyantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 14 attacks in the areas of Pleshchiivka, Shcherbynivka, Rusyn Yar, and Sofiivka, and toward Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Novopavlivka, and Ivanopillia.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Defense Forces stopped 21 assault and offensive actions of the Russian army in the areas of Rodynske, Kotlyne, Filia, and toward Novooleksandrivka and Novopidhorodne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked six times in the areas of Ternove, Rybne, and toward Danylivka and Tsehelne.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Russian army tried to advance 31 times in the areas of Dobropillia, Huliaipole, Solodke, Pryluky, Zelene, and toward Zaliznychne, Varvarivka, and Staroukrainka." Ukrin
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
5 injured as avalanche derails passenger train near Goppenstein, Switzerland
Drones strike multiple Russian regions, sparking major fire at oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai
The refinery, which supplies fuel to Russian troops, processes 6.42 million tons of oil annually, according to Ukraine's General Staff. Due to its proximity to Black Sea ports, its products are widely used to support Russian military logistics.
Pro-Russian Telegram channels with alleged ties to security services claimed that Krasnodar Krai had been under attack by Ukrainian drones since the evening. Local air defense systems shot down more than 20 drones over the region, though the Kyiv Independent could not immediately verify these claims." Ukrin
5.7 Earthquake - Coral Sea, 40 km southwest of Utupua Island, Solomon Islands
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6.0 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 100 km northeast of Ostrov Shumshu Island, Kamchatka, Russia
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