Employees of US federal agencies have to report on 5 main tasks for the past week by February 24. Failure to comply may be considered a voluntary resignation, although the legality of such a decision is questionable.
On the eve of the third anniversary of the invasion, Russia attacked Ukraine with 267 kamikaze drones. During the week, the enemy launched about 1150 drones, more than 1400 guided bombs and 35 missiles.
Three civilians were injured in a hostile drone attack on a residential building in Odesa Oblast. Rescuers promptly extinguished the fire that broke out after the attack.
Polish President Andrzej Duda said that Ukraine will not be able to survive the war without the support of the United States. He emphasized the need to achieve a just peace and prevent Russia's victory.
The Ukrainian military recorded increased activity of enemy tactical aircraft in the southeast. There is a threat of air strikes in the frontline regions.
Pope Francis is hospitalized with a severe form of bilateral pneumonia and needs oxygen support. The pontiff was diagnosed with anemia and low platelet count, which required a blood transfusion.
Early elections to the Bundestag have begun in Germany, seven months ahead of schedule. The incumbent Prime Minister Scholz, opposition leader Merz, Vice Chancellor Habeck, and far-right Weidel are running for the post of chancellor.
On February 23, Kyiv will host the forum “Ukraine. Year 2025” forum with the participation of high-ranking officials. The event will conclude with a press conference by President Zelenskyy; media accreditation is already closed.
On the night of February 23, 2025, Ukrainian air defense destroyed 138 of 267 enemy Shahed drones and imitators. Despite the successful interception, the enemy struck in five regions of Ukraine.
Oleksandr Syrsky met with Carsten Breuer, Inspector General of the Bundeswehr, to discuss military cooperation. The parties discussed the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces for weapons and maintenance of German equipment at the front.
Terrorist forces shelled 32 settlements in Kherson region, damaging civilian infrastructure. As a result of the attacks, 1 person was killed and 4 people were injured.
A warehouse fire broke out in the russian city of rostov-on-don. The flames engulfed a huge area, causing black smoke to fill the sky. The fire broke out in an industrial area where warehouses are located, including those that produce parts for drones.
During the night attack, the enemy launched 162 Shahed drones and other imitators. Ukraine's air defense destroyed 82 attack UAVs, and four regions were affected.
On February 22, partly cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine, without precipitation. The air temperature will range from -9°C in the east to +2°C in the west, with -6°...-4°C in Kyiv.
Enemy troops attacked Dnipropetrovs'k region with drones, causing a fire at an enterprise. In Nikopol, a local resident was wounded by shelling and infrastructure was damaged.
The United States submitted a draft resolution to the UN on the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine with three key points.
Ukrainian troops eliminated 1140 occupants over the last day. Moreover, 15 tanks, 66 artillery systems and 155 enemy UAVs were destroyed.
The European Union is developing a €20 billion military support package for Ukraine. The plan includes the supply of ammunition, air defense systems, missiles, drones, and other weapons.
There is one Russian ship with 4 Kalibr missiles in the Black Sea. There are 4 ships in the Mediterranean, three of which have 26 cruise missiles on board.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Polish Foreign Minister on NATO military spending and market access. The two sides discussed the war in Ukraine and the need for increased defense investment by Allies.
The United States threatens to cut off Ukraine's access to Starlink over refusal to provide access to strategic resources. Zelenskyy previously rejected a $500 billion US offer to transfer mineral resources as compensation for military aid.
Israel and Hamas are preparing for a new prisoner exchange: 6 Israeli hostages in exchange for 600 Palestinian prisoners. Among those released may be two people who have been in captivity for almost a decade.
On February 24, the British government plans to announce a new package of military aid to Ukraine and additional sanctions against the terrorist russian federation.
Trump announces the preparation of an agreement on the extraction of strategic minerals in Ukraine.
Increased activity of enemy tactical aviation was recorded in the northeast. There is a threat of air strikes on the frontline areas, and air defense is on alert.
Starting January 1, 2025, new restrictions on the purchase of SIM cards for foreigners will be introduced in the temporarily occupied territories. The new rules provide for a limit of 10 cards and mandatory provision of biometric data.
DeepState, enemy troops advanced in the Burlatske and Ulaklakh areas.
The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Poland discussed bilateral cooperation. Sybiga thanked for the support of Ukraine.
Trump did not directly answer the question of whether he considers putin a dictator. Instead, he called for talks between putin and Zelensky to end the war.
A drone crash in Boryspil district killed a Ukrzaliznytsia crossing guard. Train traffic on the section has been resumed with a slower speed for safety.
