Defense Ministry: Ukraine downs 13 Russian aircraft in February
Ukraine's Armed Forces shot downed 13 Russian aircraft in February, the Defense Ministry reported on March 1.
Kateryna Hodunova
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Polish farmers have completely blocked the Medyka-Shehyni border crossing around 1 p.m. on March 1, State Border Guard spokesperson Andrii Demchenko said on national television.
Minister: Drone education program to be introduced in Ukrainian schools
The new educational project, "A commercial drone pilot," will be launched in Kyiv, Sumy, Lviv, Chernihiv, Mykolaiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kirovohrad oblasts.
Military intelligence: Russian officials, suspects in Ukraine involved in 'Maidan-3' destabilizing campaign
Russian presidential administration official Sergey Kiriyenko and former Vladimir Putin’s advisor Vladislav Surkov are on the list of those involved in the “Maidan-3” destabilizing campaign of Ukraine.
Naftogaz: Ukraine passes winter with domestic gas production only for first time
Ukraine got through the winter using domestic gas production only for the first time in history, Naftogaz’s CEO Oleksiy Chernyshov wrote on his Facebook on March 1.
Synevo medical lab says it reached agreement with authorities over building seizure
The Synevo chain of medical laboratories said on Feb. 27 that it had reached an agreement with the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) over the seizure of its main office and laboratory in Kyiv earlier the same day.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine downs 3 Russian Su-34 jets in 1 day
Key developments on Feb. 29: * Air Force: Ukraine downs 3 Russian Su-34 jets in 1 day * Chief commander: Ukrainian forces push back Russian troops in Orlivka, Donetsk Oblast * General Staff: Ukraine hits Russian troops clustered in Olenivka, 19 soldiers killed * UK Defense Ministry: 'Territory west of Avdiivka remains focal effort
European Parliament adopts resolution on Navalny’s death
Russian President Vladimir Putin must be held responsible for the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the European Parliament said in a resolution adopted on Feb. 29.
Poland to consider banning Russian food imports
Poland will consider banning food imports from Russia after it "analyzes" the results of Latvia's decision to do so, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 29, citing Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Finnish Defense Minister: Ukraine can use Finnish-provided weapons to strike Russia
Ukraine can use Finnish-provided weapons to strike Russian territory, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen told the Finnish Broadcasting Company on Feb. 29.
UK Defense Ministry: 'Territory west of Avdiivka remains focal effort of Russian offensive'
Russian troops are likely looking for the right moment to benefit from "fewer, well-defended positions and urban areas from which Ukrainian forces can defend," the U.K. Defense Ministry reported in its Feb. 29 intelligence update.
General Staff: Ukraine hit Russian troops clustered in Olenivka, 19 soldiers killed
Ukrainian forces killed 19 Russian soldiers, including the deputy commander of a military unit. Also, 12 people, including the commander of that unit, were injured.
Zelensky to discuss new ways of strengthening Ukraine's defenses with Macron
President Volodymyr Zelensky said at the press conference in Tirana on Feb. 28 that he wants to discuss new ways of strengthening Ukraine's defenses with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Military: Russia uses 'human wave' attacks near Krynky in Kherson Oblast
Russian troops keep conducting "human wave" assault efforts without using armored vehicles in the village of Krynky in Kherson oblast, Nataliia Humeniuk, a spokesperson of Ukraine's Southern Operational Command, said on Feb. 28 on national television.
Von der Leyen urges Europe to use windfall profits of frozen Russian assets to buy weapons for Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged members of the European Parliament "to start a conversation about using the windfall profits of frozen Russian assets to jointly purchase military equipment for Ukraine."
Bulgarian defense minister: Bulgaria to send 100 armored vehicles to Ukraine 'in few days'
Bulgarian Defense Minister Todor Tagarev announced the delivery of 100 armored personnel carriers (APC) "in a few days," the Bulgarian channel BTV reported on Feb. 28.
Netherlands orders 9 howitzers for Ukraine from Czechia
The Dutch Defense Ministry ordered nine DITA howitzers from Czech manufacturers for Ukraine, its press service reported on Feb. 27.
Biden meets with Congress leaders to discuss government funding, Ukraine aid package
"I think the consequence of inaction every day in Ukraine is dire. I’ve been speaking to some of our G7 partners, and they’re very concerned," U.S. President Joe Biden said.
SBU: Antonov company officials face 15 years for obstructing defense of Hostomel airport
The former director of the Antonov State Enterprise, Serhii Bychkov, and the head of the Aviation Security Department, Oleksandr Netosov, face 15 years in prison for allegedly obstructing the country's defense, Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) reported on Feb. 27.
Warsaw eyes imposing embargo on additional Ukrainian goods
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Feb. 27 that Poland may expand the list of banned Ukrainian goods.
Danish PM criticizes Europe’s ‘naivety’ in confronting Russia’s aggression
Europe must spend more on defense to deter Russia, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said in an interview with Financial Times on Feb. 27. She called Europe "naive," for not doing it sooner.
Military: Ukraine withdraws from Stepove and Severne villages near Avdiivka
The two villages are located north of Lastochkyne, which was occupied by Russian troops on Feb. 26.
Ukraine pins hopes on home-made drones to counter Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Feb. 7 that the Ukrainian military would create a separate branch of the Armed Forces dedicated to drones. Throughout the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has been a drone tactics pioneer, from applying purpose-built military UAVs to weaponizing civilian models. Last year, first-person view (FPV) kamikaze drones
SBU detains Kyiv resident for allegedly spying on military for Russia
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained a Kyiv resident for allegedly spying on military facilities and critical infrastructure in the capital in cooperation with Russian intelligence, the SBU’s press service reported on Jan. 30.
Belgium, Ukraine sign memorandum to strengthen joint weapons production
The memorandum aims to implement joint projects toward Ukraine's defense industry's growth potential and production volume.
Moscow court orders arrest of 4 Navalny associates in absentia
The chairperson of the Anti-Corruption Foundation (ACF), Maria Pevchikh, Navalny’s spokesperson, Kira Yarmysh, Russian journalist Dmitrii Nizovtsev, and the head of the sociological service ACF, Anna Biryukova are on the court’s list.
ISW: Russia sets conditions to destabilize Moldova
The Kremlin prepares for destabilizing Moldova, likely as a part of the efforts to hinder its EU integration, among other objectives, the U.S.-based think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote in its Jan. 28 assessment.
Defense Ministry inspects enlistment offices, food warehouses, uncovers many violations
According to Rustem Umerov, the Defense Ministry aims to fix all the drawbacks systematically and cooperates with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the State Bureau of Investigation, and the Prosecutor General’s Office.
EU ready to extend protection for Ukrainian refugees past March 2025
The EU activated the Temporary Protection Directive in March 2022 after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. According to Eurostat, over 4.2 million Ukrainian refugees are currently registered for temporary protections to legally access housing, find work, and receive social benefits in the EU states.
Ukraine’s Kichenok reaches Grand Slam doubles final for first time
Ukrainian tennis player Lyudmyla Kichenok and Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko advanced on Jan. 26 to the Australian Open doubles final, defeating reigning U.S. Open champions Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe.
Update: Death toll of Russian Jan. 23 strike on Kharkiv rises to 11
The death toll of a Russian missile attack against Kharkiv on Jan. 23 has risen to 11 as a 61-year-old woman died due to injuries in a hospital, the Prosecutor’s office in Kharkiv said on Jan. 26.
Sweden has sent over 1,100 tons of aid to Ukraine's energy sector
Stockholm has sent 93 shipments of aid, including generators, transformers, substations, and other equipment for repair works at energy facilities following Russian attacks, the Energy Ministry said after the "Restoration of the Ukrainian energy sector: the opportunities for Swedish business" webinar.
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