Strikes with 'Shaheds' on Ukraine and explosions in Russia: Main news of the night.

The occupiers attacked Ukraine with 'Shaheds', Russians reported explosions, and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom stated readiness to send troops to Ukraine. 'Glavkom' gathered the main news of the night of February 17 to keep you informed:

Strikes on cities of Ukraine

In Kyiv, an air alert was declared at 23:12. The Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that there is a threat of strike UAV use in the capital.

Later, Vitali Klitschko reported that air defense forces are working against enemy UAVs in Obolon and on the left bank of the capital. Local Telegram channels reported that it was loud in the capital.

In addition, an explosion occurred in Kharkiv. This was reported by the city's mayor Ihor Terekhov.

Residents of Kharkiv heard the explosion around 01:20. According to Terekhov, the Saltivskyi district of the city was hit by the enemy attack of a 'Shahed'.

Explosions in Russia

In the Krasnodar Krai of Russia, residents heard explosions. Local publics and Telegram channels report this. Local residents stated that they heard sounds typical of UAVs.

Russian media suggest that one of the targets of the drone attack could be the Ilsk Oil Refinery. They also write that debris of the drone fell near the Ilsk Oil Refinery, causing a fire.

British troops in Ukraine

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer stated readiness to deploy British troops in Ukraine to ensure the potential peace agreement. This was reported by The Telegraph.

Starmer emphasized that this decision was made with full awareness of all risks, as it involves potential danger to British servicemen. He noted that this step is part of the security guarantees for Ukraine that London is ready to provide.

This is reported to be the first direct statement by the British Prime Minister about the possibility of deploying British peacekeeping forces in Ukraine.

Zelensky and First Lady in the UAE

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska arrived in the United Arab Emirates for an official visit.

The presidential couple's plane has already landed in Abu Dhabi.

'The priority is to ensure that even more of our people return home from captivity. Also investments and economic partnership. A significant humanitarian program,' Zelensky commented on the visit.