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Particular Operations Centre Alpha, a part of the Safety Service of Ukraine (SSU), destroyed half of Russia's Pantsir surface-to-air artillery and missile methods in 2025.

Supply: SSU on Fb

Quote: "Lengthy-range strikes by the SSU's Particular Operations Centre Alpha halved the variety of Russian Pantsir surface-to-air artillery and missile methods in 2025."

Particulars: The SSU stated the Pantsir is certainly one of Russia's key fashionable air defence methods. A single system prices between US$15 million and US$20 million. Pantsirs are among the many simplest methods in countering Ukraine's long-range drones.

Quote: "That’s the reason the systematic destruction of Pantsir methods has a strategic purpose: to interrupt via the enemy's air defence and create corridors to strike targets deep in its rear. This allows Ukraine's defence forces to function successfully towards army bases, warehouses, airfields and different occupier amenities."

Extra particulars: The overall worth of all Russian air defence methods destroyed by the SSU's Particular Operations Centre Alpha in 2025 is estimated at about US$4 billion.

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The supply of €90 billion to Ukraine by the EU is linked to the approval of a brand new four-year IMF programme, which is anticipated in February.

Supply: Ukraine's Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko, whereas talking to journalists, as reported by Ukrinform

Quote from Svyrydenko: "The Worldwide Financial Fund plans to think about the following programme of assist for Ukraine by the tip of February. This determination will decide whether or not we obtain €90 billion in help from the European Union in April, as deliberate."

Particulars: Nevertheless, Svyrydenko expressed confidence in a constructive determination on Ukraine by the IMF.

As for the EU mortgage, it’s meant for 2026-2027.

"This 12 months we anticipate €60 billion, of which €15 billion ought to go to finances assist and €45 billion to the procurement of weapons and gear. Subsequent 12 months the distribution will probably be €15 billion and €15 billion," Svyrydenko stated.

She added that Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko and Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov are at the moment making ready month-to-month estimates of Ukraine's monetary wants so as to agree the tranches.

After these calculations are finalised, they are going to be submitted to companions, permitting financing to start as early as April.

Background:

• Earlier, Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said throughout a question-and-answer session with the federal government that the Cupboard of Ministers is not going to submit a invoice in February to introduce VAT for sole proprietors.
• It was additionally reported that the Board of Administrators of the Worldwide Financial Fund could approve a brand new four-year Prolonged Fund Facility (EFF) programme for Ukraine in February, however this can rely totally on Ukraine fulfilling agreed prior actions.
• After assembly with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, Ukraine's Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko stated the dialogue centered on preparations for approving the following IMF assist programme, which is essential for sustaining Ukraine's macro-financial stability.

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Russian assaults on Kherson Oblast claimed the life of 1 particular person and left 4 others injured over the previous day.

Supply: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Navy Administration, on Telegram

Particulars: Between 06:00 on 13 February and 06:00 on 14 February, the Russians launched drone, aerial and artillery assaults on the settlements of Antonivka, Sadove, Zelenivka, Prydniprovske, Bilozerka, Stanislav, Shyroka Balka, Sofiivka, Oleksandrivka, Dniprovske, Kizomys, Mykilske, Tokarivka, Poniativka, Beryslav, Zolota Balka, Novoraisk, Nova Kamianka, Ukrainka, Dudchany, Kachkarivka, Novovorontsovka, Shevchenkivka, Lvove, Novokairy, Odradokamianka, Olhivka, Respublikanets, Chervonyi Maiak, Vesele and the town of Kherson.

Russian forces focused important and social infrastructure and residential areas, damaging two condo buildings and 6 homes. Gasoline pipelines and vehicles had been additionally destroyed.

One particular person was killed and 4 wounded because of these assaults.

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A Russian assault on town of Odesa has precipitated a fireplace in a single-storey residential constructing, killing a lady.

Supply: Serhii Lysak, Head of Odesa Metropolis Navy Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "The Russians attacked Odesa once more. A single-storey residential constructing was broken in one of many metropolis's districts because of a drone strike. A hearth broke out."

Particulars: Rescue staff and emergency providers are working on the scene.

Details about casualties is being confirmed.

Replace as of 07:00: Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Navy Administration, reported {that a} girl had been killed within the assault.

Background: Two individuals had been injured in a Russian assault on the Vyshhorod district of Kyiv Oblast.

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Police in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast have found and eliminated a Russian Shahed drone geared up with a warhead on the frozen Dnipro River, in addition to a separate warhead from a UAV.

Supply: Nationwide Police of Ukraine

Quote: "An enemy assault UAV that did not detonate when it landed, in addition to a separate warhead from a Shahed, had been found on the ice on 13 February after the newest assault by Russian forces on the town of Dnipro…

Utilizing specialised water transport, law enforcement officials arrived on the scene and secured the realm to forestall civilians from approaching."

Particulars: The drone and the warhead had been transported to a specialised explosives disposal website, the place they are going to be neutralised.

Water law enforcement officials from Dnipro District Police Division No. 1, bomb disposal specialists from the Fundamental Division of the Nationwide Police in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and an investigative crew from Police Division No. 2 of Dnipro District Police Division No. 1 labored on the scene.

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Kirill Dmitriev, an envoy of Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin, is ready to carry talks with a US delegation in Geneva "quickly".

Supply: Kremlin-aligned Russian information company RIA Novosti, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: A supply stated that Dmitriev, who heads the Russian delegation within the Russia-US working group on financial points, is not going to be part of the trilateral talks with Ukraine on 17-18 February.

It’s not recognized whether or not his assembly with the US delegation will happen earlier than or after the Geneva spherical of talks.

Background:

• Earlier on Friday, the Kremlin said that the Russian delegation on the talks shall be led by Putin's aide Vladimir Medinsky. It’s value noting that Medinsky was not a member of the Russian negotiating group on the trilateral talks that resumed earlier this yr within the UAE.
• The subsequent spherical of Ukraine-US-Russia talks in Geneva on 17-18 February was introduced by the pinnacle of the Ukrainian delegation, Rustem Umierov.
• Earlier this week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the brand new spherical of talks will embody discussions of territorial points.
• Zelenskyy additionally stated earlier that the USA has proposed ending Russia's warfare towards Ukraine by the summer time, as they’ll have a unique precedence later – the US congressional elections.

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Ukraine is anticipating a number of main support packages forward of the anniversary of the Russian full-scale invasion and has acquired constructive indicators from its companions.

Supply: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy chatting with journalists in Munich, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Zelenskyy shared these expectations after a so-called Berlin-format assembly with Ukraine's companions, which included European, EU and NATO leaders. He stated the principle topic of the discussions was the power state of affairs.

"We mentioned essentially the most advanced power points we have now in Ukraine intimately. And we mentioned with all the Berlin group the separate support packages along with these which might be at present being ready," Zelenskyy stated.

Early preparations counsel that the joint power support bundle may very well be record-breaking in dimension. "I feel we are able to now work on the biggest power help bundle," Zelenskyy famous.

He emphasised that the bundle is predicted to be finalised in a short time, and that enormous army support packages are additionally anticipated.

Quote: "Individually, we’ll work on air defence missiles and different measures to strengthen our armed forces. We would like – and all companions have agreed – to ship the utmost assist packages for Ukraine inside 10-11 days, by 24 February. We would like the packages, selections and hopefully additionally sanctions to be prepared by the twenty fourth."

Background:

• Earlier, in Munich, Zelenskyy mentioned joint weapons manufacturing with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
• Ukrainian Overseas Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that agreements on fast accession to the EU are practical and negotiations are ongoing.
• An AI-generated video depicting drones hanging targets in Davos and Brussels was proven on the Munich Safety Convention.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has cancelled his participation in a gathering with European leaders on the Russo-Ukrainian struggle on the final minute.

Supply: Monetary Instances, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: The so-called Berlin-format assembly happened on the sidelines of the Munich Safety Convention with leaders of European international locations, the EU, NATO and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

It was anticipated that Rubio would be part of the discussions, however he cancelled his participation on the final minute as a result of "scheduling conflicts".

"The secretary received't be attending the Berlin Format assembly on Ukraine given the variety of conferences he has occurring on the identical time. He's partaking on Russia-Ukraine in lots of his conferences right here in Munich," a US official mentioned.

One European official described the state of affairs to the Monetary Instances as "insane" whereas one other politician said that "the assembly lacked substance" with out Rubio's participation.

Background:

• Earlier than the Munich Safety Convention, Rubio had mentioned that he would possibly meet Zelenskyy.
• Rubio can also be scheduled to talk on the convention on Saturday and expressed hope that his message there can be "nicely acquired".

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US President Donald Trump has stated that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy "has to maneuver" and attain a deal to finish the Russo-Ukrainian struggle.

Supply: Trump talking to journalists whereas leaving the White Home, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: A reporter requested Trump about the potential for holding elections in Ukraine earlier than the beginning of summer season. The US president responded that Russia desires to succeed in a deal to finish the struggle, so Zelenskyy must "get shifting".

Quote: "Russia desires to make a deal, and Zelenskyy goes to need to get shifting. In any other case he’s going to overlook an excellent alternative. He has to maneuver."

Background:

• Trump's remarks come amid media reviews that US and Ukrainian negotiators mentioned the potential for signing a peace settlement in March and holding elections in Ukraine in Might.
• Zelenskyy stated earlier that america has proposed ending Russia's struggle towards Ukraine by the summer season, as they may have a special precedence later – the US congressional elections.
• A brand new spherical of Ukraine-US-Russia talks will happen in Geneva on 17-18 February.

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The Court docket of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rejected a declare by Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych towards the Worldwide Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Worldwide Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF).

Supply: Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne Sport

Particulars: The choice was introduced at 17:15 native time – the court docket totally rejected Heraskevych's calls for.

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