Ukraine's JFO:
— "Today, on the morning of February 18, armed forces of the Russian Federation attacked positions of units of the United Forces near settlements Novotoshkivske, Orikhovo, Crimean, Khutir Free.

The invaders are firing on our defenders with weapons banned by the Minsk Agreements.
The enemy uses 120 mm mortars.
The enemy also launches grenade launchers of various systems and large machine guns.

Under fire cover, Russian invaders went on active offensives and attempted to advance through the line of demarcation.

As of now, the battle is ongoing. Unfortunately, as a result of hostile shelling, Ukrainian defenders suffered losses.

The units of the Allied Defense Forces give an adequate response to the armed forces of the Russian Federation, and invaders are inflicted with fire in order to suppress their armed activity.

The enemy's losses are specified."

— Ukrainian Army shellings in region of Kirovsk, LPR.

🔗 SwankyStas (@StasSwanky)

Russian Conflict Observer:
— "Moscow sees today's armed incident in Donbass as a provocation by the Ukrainian side ahead of the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in eastern Ukraine - Russian diplomatic source"

#BREAKING

#Turkish Presidency's spokesman Kalın on Idlib:

''Our baseline in Idlib is to go back to Sochi agreement''pic.twitter.com/7jEliTvxPu

https://twitter.com/eha_news/status/1229805548490678274

Israeli Journalist:
— "2 IED balloons exploded over Netivot and Ofakim, at least 26 IED launched today from Gaza"

#BREAKING:
— Russia bans Chinese citizens from entering the country due to coronavirus - Interfax

— Kathy Zhu suspended from Twitter

— After 5 Hours of Carpet bombing, the #Tripoli sea port is still under bombardment by Libyan National Air Force

🔗 M.LNA (@LNA2019M)

Daily Sabah:

Turkish Presidential Spokesperson Kalın:
— Russia’s proposals during Idlib talks have so far proved unacceptable for Turkey

Daily Sabah:

— What's important for Turkey is the recognition of borders set by our observation points in Syria's Idlib, and the cessation of attacks by the Assad regime, Kalın says

Daily Sabah | Turkey demands return to Sochi agreement terms for calm in Idlib | 18-02-20
— "ur main objective is to return to the terms set forth by the Sochi agreement for Idlib," Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın said late Tuesday.

— "Russia's proposals during the Idlib talks have so far proved unacceptable for Turkey," he added. The official also underlined the need for the Assad regime to desist from attacking the war-ravaged town.

— "What's important for Turkey is the recognition of borders set by our observation points, and the cessation of attacks by the Assad regime," he added." "
https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/2020/02/18/turkey-demands-return-to-sochi-agreement-terms-for-calm-in-idlib

Pro YPG Observer:
— "Very strong belief that a Turkish "response" to the SAA will actually be against the SDF.

As is custom. We will see."

Kurdish Separatist/Nationalist Account:
— "Reports so far 3 civilians were wounded because of the Turkish bombardment of Ain Issa's villages.

They are being treated in Ain Issa hospital"

🔗 Rojava (@AzadiRojava)

#Archive
SK Media, Arirang News | Chinese scientists says COVID-19/coronavirus could have originated from government | 16-02-20
— What if some Theories were actually real?

Well, according to South Korean media, some Chinese scientists are saying COVID-19/coronavirus could have originated from government testing lab in Wuhan.

However, Chinese Government denies everything, as expected...

— Some will say that it proofs nothing, as always.

Admin agrees.
However, it will stay archived here in case of this "Conspiracy theories" being proof as real.

New US Sanctions on Russia!

US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo:
— "Today we sanctioned Russian-owned oil firm Rosneft Trading S.A., cutting off Maduro’s main lifeline to evade our sanctions on the Venezuelan oil sector.

Those who prop up the corrupt regime and enable its repression of the Venezuelan people will be held accountable."

Turkish Media, EHA News:

#BREAKING
— #Libya's #UN-recognized #GNA has withdrawn from the 5+5 military committee talks in #Geneva
https://twitter.com/eha_news/status/1229875434071916545

Turkish Media, EHA News:
— Clashes broke out south of #Libya's capital #Tripoli following attacks by Haftar militas

#GNA forces retaliate against #LNA militias with shelling
https://twitter.com/eha_news/status/1229882378719563776

Turkish Conflict Observer:
— "TAF artillery units hit the positions of the Syrian regime and Iranian militias in the west of Aleppo."