Invaders injure three civilians in Donetsk region
Russian troops wounded three residents of the Donetsk region yesterday, February 25.
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War update: 235 frontline clashes over past day, 57 attacks repelled in Pokrovsk sector
On February 25, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 235 combat clashes with Russian invaders along the frontlines.
Ukraine observes Day of Resistance to Occupation of Crimea
On February 26, Ukraine commemorates the Day of Resistance to the Occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, a memorial date established to honor the large pro-Ukrainian rally held in 2014 in Simferopol.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,360 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces from February 24, 2022, to February 26, 2026, in the war against Ukraine are estimated at around 1,263,850 personnel, including 1,360 in the past 24 hours.
Residential building damaged in Russian drone attack on Kryvyi Rih, casualties reported
A five-storey residential building in Kryvyi Rih was damaged during a Russian drone attack; there are casualties.
Xi Jinping hints that Europe should participate in Ukraine peace talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping, during a meeting in Beijing with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, said that peace negotiations on Ukraine should ensure equal participation of all parties – apparently referring to the need for the European Union to be involved in the peace process.
Boosting combat resilience: 1,100 Ukrainian service members complete psychological training
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have completed the third training cycle of a psychological support project under NATO’s Comprehensive Assistance Package, providing professional support to 1,100 service members.
Fires break out in Kyiv following combined Russian attack
Fires have broken out in two districts of the capital as a result of a combined missile-and-drone attack by Russian forces.
Trump tells Zelensky he wants to end war as soon as possible – Axios
U.S. President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a phone call on Wednesday that he wants to end the war as quickly as possible.
Zaporizhzhia hit by Russian drones: Residential building on fire, seven wounded
The enemy carried out at least 12 strikes on Zaporizhzhia, setting a high-rise residential building on fire, damaging shopping centers, and injuring at least seven people.
Kharkiv under Russia’s combined aerial attack, casualties, damage reported
Russian forces have attacked Kharkiv with missiles and drones, impacts have been recorded in the Slobidskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, and Saltivskyi districts. There are casualties, fires have broken out across the city.
Israel delivers 100 portable backup power systems for hospitals, schools, shelters in Kyiv region
The Embassy of Israel in Ukraine, together with Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation MASHAV, has provided 100 portable backup power systems for the Kyiv region.
Power outages and labor shortages: Economy Ministry outlines key challenges for agriculture
Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine continues to create systemic challenges for the agricultural sector, particularly due to the energy crisis, complex logistics, labor shortages, and infrastructure damage.
Border guards detain about 1,500 illegal border crossers in 2026 – SBGS spox
Since the beginning of the year, Ukrainian border guards have detained around 1,500 people who attempted to cross the border illegally.
Crimea reports oil spills on beaches and waterfowl deaths, media says
On the southeastern coast of the temporarily occupied Crimea, local residents are reporting oil spills on beaches and dead wild waterfowl, while the Russian “authorities” are keeping quiet about the problem.
Russian strike spotter targeting Kyiv defense facilities arrested
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has detained a Russian agent who, under the guise of fulfilling defense contracts, was directing strikes on Kyiv.
Man opens fire at military enlistment officers in Lutsk
In Lutsk, a man fired several shots in the direction of servicemembers of the Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support during notification measures.
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Enemy attacks Zaporizhzhia
The enemy attacked one of the districts of Zaporizhzhia.
Zelensky discusses need to strengthen air defense with MEPs
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed Ukraine's need to strengthen its air defense with a delegation from the United for Ukraine parliamentary group in the European Parliament.
Ukraine insists at UN on ceasefire as basis for peace talks, Betsa says
Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Mariana Betsa, who represented Ukraine at the UN General Assembly and Security Council on February 24, emphasized the priority of a ceasefire in the war with Russia and the importance of preserving the provisions in international documents on the territorial integrity of the country.
Russia’s war against Ukraine cannot be resolved in one round of negotiations, Turkish expert says
In Russia's protracted war against Ukraine, a ceasefire and comprehensive peace agreement will require a long and complex negotiation process.
Zelensky reveals details of conversation with Trump
President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump discussed issues that will be addressed by delegation representatives during a bilateral meeting tomorrow in Geneva, as well as preparations for the next round of trilateral negotiations.
Zelensky: Ukraine reaches highest level of relations with Northern European countries
Cooperation within the NB8 format—the Nordic countries plus the Baltic states—is one of the most effective.
Zelensky orders SSU purge: Arrests made, fair verdicts essential
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he had instructed acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) Yevhen Khmara and SSU deputy head Oleksandr Poklad to work on cleansing the Security Service of Ukraine of individuals who do not defend Ukraine’s interests. Relevant arrests were made today.
Council of Europe holds commemorative ceremony on fourth anniversary of Russia’s war against Ukraine
On Wednesday, in the square in front of the Palace of Europe in Strasbourg, Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset, Moldova’s Permanent Representative Daniela Cujbă, whose country currently chairs the Committee of Ministers, and Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe Mykola Tochytskyi held a commemorative ceremony marking the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
Electronic warfare battle can be won with medium-range systems – EW company commander
Ukraine can gain the upper hand in the electronic warfare (EW) confrontation with Russian forces through the development of medium-range systems and better coordination between units.
Occupied Oleshky faces blockade: Civilians die trying to bring bread
Since mid-January, food has been successfully delivered to occupied Oleshky in Kherson’s left-bank region only once, while other attempts ended in the deaths of those trying to bring civilians even just bread.
Zelensky discusses economic cooperation, countering Russia’s recruitment of Africans with Ghana’s FM
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed areas of economic and educational cooperation, as well as ways to counter Russia’s recruitment of citizens of Ghana and other African countries to fight in the war against Ukraine, with Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
General Staff confirms strikes on Russian S-400 Triumf, Pantsir and Grad systems in occupied territories
The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a number of enemy targets on the night of February 25 in the temporarily occupied territories of the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, as well as in temporarily occupied Crimea.