Tuesday

February 17, 2026

Armed conflicts and attacks

Russo-Ukrainian war

At least six people are injured and buildings and vehicles are damaged in large-scale Russian strikes on Sumy Oblast, Ukraine. (RBC-Ukraine)

Eastern Ukraine campaign, Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure

Three Sloviansk Thermal Power Plant engineers are killed and another is injured in a Russian drone attack on a vehicle in Mykolaivka, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. (RBC-Ukraine)

Red Sea crisis

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations says a vessel and a skiff exchanged small-arms fire southwest of Aden, Yemen. (The Jerusalem Post)

Communal conflicts in Nigeria

Lakurawa militants kill 34 people in coordinated shooting attacks on eight villages in Arewa LGA, Kebbi State, Nigeria. Seven of the villages are destroyed as well as several cattle are stolen. (Reuters) (Vanguard News)

Business and economy

2026 Cuban crisis

Canadian mining firm Sherritt International announces that it will suspend operations in Moa, Holguín, Cuba, after planned fuel deliveries were not fulfilled due to the U.S. blockade affecting oil shipments to the island. (AA)