Julia Shramko
In Nikopol, a 10-year-old girl died in intensive care from multiple bodily injuries. Her 23-year-old stepmother has been charged with intentional grievous bodily harm resulting in the child's death.
Russian troops are attempting to encircle the positions of Tavrian paratroopers in Myrnohrad and dislodge them from the northern part of the city. The enemy is using small group tactics, light equipment, and reinforcing its drone component.
Over the past day, 175 combat engagements were recorded on the front, a quarter less than the day before. The most intense battles continued in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.
During the night, Sumy was attacked by a guided aerial bomb, injuring three people, including two children. Two residential buildings were destroyed and ten were damaged.
US President Donald Trump is considering limited military strikes on Iran to force Tehran to sign a new nuclear deal. This could lead to a new destabilizing conflict in the Middle East.
On the night of February 21, Russia attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M missile and 120 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 106 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
During the night, the enemy attacked the Odesa district with drones, damaging civilian and energy infrastructure. Two people were injured, one was hospitalized.
In Bukovyna, a man threw a grenade at police officers, injuring two, and stored a significant amount of ammunition. The court ordered his non-alternative detention.
Audi Sport unveiled the plug-in hybrid RS5 with a 2. 9-liter V6 and an electric motor, producing a combined 630 hp. The car accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, but its weight has increased to 2370 kg.
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a universal vaccine in the form of a nasal spray. It protects against all viruses, bacteria, and allergens, and has successfully passed trials on animals.
President Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's preparation for a new round of trilateral talks involving the US and Russia, which could take place by the end of February. Ukrainian answers to complex questions are already ready, and priorities for the team have been defined.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran would present its draft nuclear deal to the US in the coming days. This comes after US President Donald Trump threatened military action.
US President Donald Trump warned Iran of 10-15 days to prevent military action, coinciding with the IAEA meeting on March 2. This could lead to a new resolution and referral of the case to the UN Security Council.
British police continued searching Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former home after his arrest. He is under investigation on suspicion of abuse of office related to his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The European Union aims to adopt the 20th package of sanctions against Russia next Monday. The sanctions are causing serious damage to the Russian economy, limiting its ability to wage war.
Chinese drone exports to Russia are being carried out via Thailand. The volume of drone supplies from Thailand to Russia has sharply increased since 2022.
The Trump administration is threatening European countries with retaliatory measures if the EU prioritizes domestic arms manufacturers. The Pentagon warned that restricting access for American arms manufacturers to the European market would provoke a reaction.
In Odesa region, after the Russian attack, critical infrastructure was powered up and electricity was restored to over 30,000 families. 68.4 thousand households remain without electricity due to significant damage.
As a result of hostilities and bad weather, consumers in 9 regions of Ukraine have been cut off from power, with the situation in Odesa region remaining difficult. Hourly and emergency blackouts are in effect in most regions, and electricity consumption is increasing.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of enemy command posts, warehouses, and concentration areas in the temporarily occupied territories. The strikes hit Zaporizhzhia, Kherson regions, and Crimea.
President Zelenskyy stated that 10,000 North Korean soldiers are being trained in Russia to counter missiles and drones. They can bring this experience home to North Korea.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban published a campaign video before the elections, featuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Orban made accusations.
Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger visited Kyiv with a delegation to assess the situation and send a signal of support to Ukraine. She noted the brutality of Russian attacks and heating problems in Kyiv.
Minister of Social Policy Denys Uliutin stated that almost 22% of Ukrainians are over 65 years old, making Ukraine one of the 30 countries with the oldest population. The Ministry of Social Policy is developing the "Active Longevity" initiative to support the activity and integration of older people.
Russian troops again attacked oil and gas infrastructure in Poltava region with attack drones. Destruction has been recorded, and a fire is ongoing at the facility.
US President Donald Trump, according to the Daily Beast, almost fell asleep during speeches at the inaugural meeting of the "Peace Council". Cameras repeatedly captured him with his eyes closed, which was not the first such incident.
Google has released Gemini 3. 1 Pro, the latest version of its powerful LLM model, which is now available in preview. The new model significantly outperforms the previous Gemini 3 and tops the rankings of independent benchmarks such as Humanity's Last Exam and APEX-Agents.
The National Police thwarted a plan by Russian special services to destabilize Ukraine. An agent-combat group that was preparing a series of high-profile assassinations has been detained.
Ukraine could export military goods and services worth "several billion dollars" this year. The possibility of introducing a tax on these exports is being considered.
Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously approved an amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners. However, the law does not apply to those accused of facilitating military actions against the country.