Drone debris causes fire at infrastructure facility in Odesa
Debris from an intercepted drone caused a short circuit in the power grid of a critical infrastructure facility. A fire broke out at the site, but was soon extinguished.
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Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast kill 2, injure 8
Mortar shelling in Seredyna-Buda injured two residents, the administration said. Earlier in the day, Ukraine’s National Police reported that a strike on the village of Khotin killed two police officers and wounded another six.
Polish FM: Defeating Putin 'morally sound, strategically wise'
Sikorski urged the United States to provide Ukraine with desperately needed military aid in a speech delivered at the Atlantic Council in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 26. .
ISW: Russia holds offensive initiative
"Russian forces have regained the theater-wide initiative and will be able to pursue offensive operations when and where they choose as long as they hold the initiative," the ISW said.
Macron announces coalition to send Kyiv long-range missiles
France and other allies of Ukraine will "create a coalition for deep strikes and therefore medium- and long-range missiles and bombs," French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Feb. 26.
Court extends detention of suspect in Defense Ministry corruption scandal
The Kyiv Pechersk District court extended the detention of Lviv businessman Ihor Hrynkevych,who is under investigation for a large-scale corruption scheme, by one month.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 16 out of 18 drones launched overnight
The drones were destroyed over Poltava, Kyiv, Khmelnytskyi, Mykolaiv, Kirovohrad, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson oblasts.
6 drones shot down over Russian targets, defense ministry claims
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that two drones were shot down over Belgorod Oblast and four were intercepted over the Black Sea.
ISW: Situation in Ukraine grave, but not hopeless
"More Russian soldiers have likely died to seize Avdiivka than died in the entire Soviet-Afghan war," ISW analysts said.
Ukrenergo: Backup power line restored at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
The company reported that the overhead line had been heavily damged by Russian shelling on Feb. 20.
Military intelligence: Damaged Russian steel plant 'directly involved' in weapons production
Andrii Yusov, a military intelligence spokesperson, neither confirmed nor denied Ukraine's involvement in the fire at Russia's Lipetsk steel plant.
US philanthropist pledges $300 million for Ukraine in 2024
The Howard G. Buffett Foundation has already donated over $500 million in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. The combined funds exceed the humanitarian aid contributions of the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Canada.
Russia attacks 6 communities in Sumy Oblast
The attacks caused nearly 200 explosions throughout the day, which marked the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Funding delays threaten USAID projects for Ukraine
The funding delay threatens USAID projects aimed at integrating Ukraine's railways into the European rail network and protecting Ukrainian farmers, among other humanitarian programs.
ISW: Medvedev's rhetoric echoes Stalin
Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, said in an interview with Russian media on Feb. 22 that Ukrainian citizens in occupied Ukraine who attempt sabotage against Russia should be "exposed and punished, sent to Siberia ... for re-education in forced labor camps."
US cracks down on sanctioned Russian oligarchs
The enforcement actions coincide with the U.S. announcing new sanctions against Russia on the eve of the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Zelensky: War with Russia is 'not a stalemate'
President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with Fox News reporter Bret Baier near the front lines in Kharkiv Oblast, where artillery fire could be heard nearby.
Russia shells 4 communities in Sumy Oblast
The communities of Bilopillia, Velyka Pysarivka, Seredyna-Buda, and Svesa were targeted in 10 separate attacks on Feb. 22.
Russia shells 3 communities in Sumy Oblast
The communities of Bilopillia, Velyka Pysarivka, and Nova Sloboda were targeted in five separate attacks.
Lithuania to close 2 more border crossings with Belarus
Lithuania previously shut down two of its six border crossings in August 2023. The new announcement means that only two checkpoints, Myadininkai and Shalchyninkai, will remain open on the Lithuanian-Belarusian border.
Pro-Kremlin military blogger dead after reporting Russia's losses in Avdiivka
Andrey Morozov, who wrote under the pseudonym "Murz" on Telegram, was a pro-Kremlin commentator who participated in Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russian state-run media and other military bloggers said he died by suicide.
Foreigners allowed to serve in Ukraine's National Guard
Foreigners and "stateless persons" will be allowed to serve in Ukraine's National Guard, according to a decree signed Feb. 21 by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 23 out of 23 Russian drones launched overnight
Russian forces also launched two S-300/S-400 guided anti-aircraft missiles and a Kh-31 missile during the night.
Russian drone strike in Poltava Oblast causes fire at industrial facility
According to Governor Filip Pronin, the attack hit an industrial facility and caused a substantial fire that required 85 firefighters to extinguish.
North Korean media: Putin gifts car to Kim Jong Un
Russian President Vladimir Putin gave his North Korean counterpart Kim Jong Un a car to signify their "special personal relations," the state-controlled Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Feb. 20.
Dutch Defense Minister: Netherlands already shipping drones to Ukraine
The Netherlands announced on Feb. 14 that it would take part in a coalition led by Latvia to provide Ukraine with advanced military drone technology.
ISW: Russian forces in Avdiivka likely to need 'operational pause'
"Russian forces will likely have to conduct an operational pause before resuming significant offensive operations in the Avdiivka direction," analysts said.
Canada to donate over 800 drones to Ukraine
The SkyRangers come equipped with autonomous navigation systems and can carry payloads, including munitions, of up to 3.5 kilograms. They are designed for surveillance and reconaissance missions.
US to transfer confiscated Russian funds to Ukraine via Estonia
The transfer marks the second time the U.S. has sent confiscated Russian money to Ukraine, and the first time such funds have been sent to a foreign ally with the intent of providing aid to Ukraine.
Kuleba meets with Chinese FM in Munich
"We agreed on the need to maintain Ukraine-China contacts at all levels and continue our dialogue," Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said.
Russian shelling in Sumy Oblast kills 1, injures 1
Shelling in the community of Khotin killed one resident and left another injured, the authorities said. The attacks also damaged homes and a farm building.
Ukrainian refugees in UK can extend visas by 18 months
Over 200,000 Ukrainians have migrated to the U.K. since March 2022, with the first visas set to expire in March 2025.
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