Russian attack kills 57 Ukrainians, wounds 169 more – Health Ministry
According to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, 57 Ukrainians were killed and 169 were wounded in the Russian attack today.
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24 February 2022
Enemy destroys six bridges, fires on 32 civilian facilities
The enemy has destroyed six bridges and fired on 32 civilian facilities.
Occupiers seize airport in Hostomel, 10km of Kyiv
The occupiers took control of the International Airport “State Enterprise Antonov” in Hostomel, less than 10km of Kyiv.
Britain strengthens sanctions against Russia
British PM Boris Johnson has confirmed a further 10 measures which will be enforced against Russia, on top of the sanctions confirmed earlier this week.
Biden: United States, other G7 countries agree to adopt ‘devastating’ sanctions against Russia
G7 leaders have agreed to impose devastating packages of sanctions against Russia over its armed aggression against Ukraine.
President’s Office: Ukrainian military loses control of Chornobyl NPP
Mykhailo Podoliak, an adviser to the Head of the President's Office, said that the Ukrainian military had lost control of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant.
General Staff: Battles ongoing along border, 20 Russian helicopters land near Kyiv
Russian-occupation forces conduct aggressive actions along the entire border of Ukraine. In northern region, the enemy was stopped on the Uzh River in Velyki Osniaky, Rivnopillia areas. The battle continues near Hostomel airfield. Enemy troops were also stopped in the areas of Hremyach and Krolevets.
Russia will not force Ukraine to give up its freedom and independence – Zelensky
No one can force Ukrainians to give up their freedom and independence, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has stated.
Kuleba: EU pledges to impose strong sanctions on Russia within 24 hours
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Josep Borrell has promised that the European Union will impose strong painful sanctions on Russia within 24 hours.
Zelensky: Occupiers' attempts to seize Chornobyl NPP is declaration of war against Europe
President Volodymyr Zelensky has named that the Russian occupiers' attempts to seize the Chornobyl nuclear power plant a declaration of war against the whole of Europe.
Kyiv imposes curfew from 22:00 to 7:00
Kyiv imposes curfew from 22:00 to 7:00, Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko announced.
Russian sabotage groups planned terrorist attack on Chornobyl NPP – President’s Office
Several sabotage and reconnaissance groups of the Russian Federation planned a terrorist attack on the Chornobyl nuclear power plant (NPP).
Russians started to attack civilian infrastructure - Podoliak
The Russian military has begun attacking not only Ukrainian military facilities but also civilian infrastructure.
Occupiers, tanks without identification marks entered Kakhovka HPP
Unknown people without identification marks entered the territory of Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP), tanks are standing on the dam of the plant.
Ukraine uses Javelins against Russian tanks in Sumy region
Near the town of Hlukhiv, Sumy region, Ukrainian troops used Javelin anti-tank missile systems and neutralized a convoy of Russian tanks.
Battles against Russian occupiers ongoing near Shchastia, Sumy, Hostomel Airport
Currently, heavy fighting is ongoing throughout Ukraine against the invaders from the Russian Federation. Battles are ongoing place near the Hostomel airport, Kyiv region, and near Shchastia, Luhansk region, and Sumy.
Ukraine’s Zmiyinyi Island attacked by Russian ships
Ukraine’s Zmiyinyi Island was attacked by Russian ships.
North Atlantic Council condemns Russia's military invasion of Ukraine
The North Atlantic Council has strongly condemned Russia's unjustified and unprovoked aggression against Ukraine, expressed solidarity with Ukraine and its people, and called on Russia to stop the aggression immediately and unconditionally.
Russian military shells hit hospital in Vuhledar: 4 civilians killed, 10 wounded
In Vuhledar, Donetsk region, Russian military shells hit a hospital, killing 4 and wounding 10 civilians.
Sixteen Russian tanks attacking Ukrainian positions near Pyshchevyk - JFO
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are fighting Russian occupiers as of 15:00, the press service of the Joint Forces Operation has reported on Facebook.
Kremlin wants to take away part of Ukraine, destabilize government – President's Office
The Russian leadership wants to take away part of Ukrainian territory and destabilize the government.
Russia’s air strike kills 18 people in Odesa region – state administration
Russian armed formations launched an air attack on a military unit in the village of Lypetske, Odesa region, killing 18 people.
Moscow puts forward ultimatum: Ukraine's neutral status
Russia is ready to conduct talks with the leadership of Ukraine on the neutral status of the country and the refusal to deploy weapons in its territory.
NBU opens special account to raise funds for Ukraine’s Armed Forces
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has approved a decision to open a special fundraising account to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Five killed as Ukrainian army plane crashes in Kyiv region - Interior Ministry
A plane of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has crashed in the Kyiv region, killing five people.
General Staff: Russians has fired more than 30 Kalibr missile strikes, MLRS, artillery, uses aircraft
As of 13:00, on February 24, Russian-occupation forces fired more than Kalibr missile strikes, MLRS, aircraft weapons, and artillery on Ukraine's civilian and military infrastructure.
Mariupol comes under Smerch MLRS fire, three civilians killed, seven wounded
Russian armed formations have fired Smerch multiple launch rocket systems at the residential areas and airport of Mariupol, killing three and wounding seven civilians.
Ukraine shots down seventh Russian plane
The seventh Russian military plane was shot down by Ukraine’s Joint Forces.
Ukraine begins procedure of severing diplomatic relations with Russia - MFA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has begun a procedure of severing diplomatic relations with the Russian Federation in accordance with international law.
Arestovych: International partners expressed support for Ukraine
The United States, Poland, the Baltic States, the United Kingdom, and others have so far expressed international support for Ukraine. Negotiations are underway on the possibility of covering the airspace over Ukraine by international partners.