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Russia, Iran hold naval drills as tensions rise over potential US strikes
Iranian Rear Admiral Hassan Maqsoudlou said the drills reflect both countries' focus on the regional situation.

At least 9 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
Russia launched 37 drones at Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said, of which Ukrainian air defenses intercepted or jammed 29.

Moldova, Ukraine investigate alleged Russian-backed plot to assassinate prominent Ukrainians
Moldovan authorities said investigative measures began at 6 a.m. local time.

Ukraine reportedly strikes oil depot in Russia's Pskov Oblast, targets Belgorod with missiles, leaving blackouts
Ukraine reportedly struck an oil depot in Russia's Pskov Oblast and launched missiles at the Russian city of Belgorod, causing power outages in parts of the city, Telegram news channels and local authorities reported overnight Feb. 18-19.

Analysis: A year since its creation, Ukraine's flawed, unfinished corps system will be key for front-line stability
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. Whether or not this apparent Chinese proverb is authentic, it applies for the Ukrainian military's corps reform as much as it does for trees. The Ukrainian leadership's announcement in February 2025 that its Armed Forces and National Guard would transition to a corps-based command system sparked a glimmer of hope that the chronic command issues plaguing the country's defense could be alleviated, if not solved. The ch

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,256,910 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The reported number includes 830 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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From his base near the hotly contested town of Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, Vladyslav has, by his own estimates, downed upwards of 60 Russian drones using Ukrainian interceptor drones over the past year. Winter has exposed many foundational frailties in Ukraine's air defenses. Relentless Russian attacks utilising Shahed-type attack drones have left millions of Ukrainians in the dark and cold. The role of interceptor pilots like Vladyslav is more important than ever. Interceptor drones are f
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