Stepan Haftko
Russian commanders in Crimea are massively forging conscripts' documents, transferring them to contract service without their consent. This practice has become systemic due to the shortage of manpower in marine infantry units.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported enemy losses for the day: 890 occupiers, 9 tanks, and other equipment were destroyed. Total personnel losses reached 1,259,780 people.
Hundreds of activists and diplomats gathered in Washington for a march to the residence of the Russian ambassador, demanding increased sanctions pressure on the Kremlin.
The Pakistani military carried out airstrikes on the eastern provinces of Afghanistan, targeting militant camps. This was in response to recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan, which resulted in numerous casualties.
Trump announced the deployment of the hospital ship USNS Mercy to Greenland to provide medical assistance to local residents. This initiative is being implemented in partnership with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry.
On Lake Baikal, a minibus with Chinese tourists fell through the ice. Seven foreigners and the driver died, one passenger was rescued.
On the night of February 22, Russian troops attacked Ukraine using strategic bombers and hundreds of drones. The main strike was aimed at Kyiv, with missiles moving through several regions.
The Australian government has rejected reports of plans to repatriate dozens of women and children from Syrian camps. Canberra emphasized that national security is a priority, and decisions will be made after individual vetting.
ISIS claimed responsibility for two new attacks on Syrian security forces, part of an escalation in the region. The army of Syria's transitional government announced the start of a new phase of offensive operations.
Venezuela's interim government is distancing itself from Havana, rejecting the services of Cuban intelligence and medical personnel. This comes amid US pressure aimed at dismantling the left-wing alliance.
Students of leading Iranian universities took to the streets in new protests after last month's bloody crackdown on rallies. Demonstrators commemorated the dead and demanded political changes, which led to clashes with security forces.
Sam Levinson and his wife Ashley donated $27,000 to support the daughters of Eric Dane, who died of ALS. The actor completed filming for the third season of "Euphoria," which will premiere on April 12, 2026.
Prince Andrew's ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, has faced a ruined reputation due to new revelations of her ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Six of her companies are being liquidated, and charities are severing ties due to financial dependence on the convicted criminal.
The occupiers integrated mesh modems into Molniya drones after successful tests on Gerbera and Shahed drones. This allows drones to transmit signals through each other, increasing communication range and resistance to interference.
Legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather announced his return to professional boxing in the summer of 2026. Before that, he will have an exhibition fight against Mike Tyson in the spring of 2026 in Congo.
Arab countries sharply condemned the statement by US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee regarding the expansion of Israeli control over a significant part of the region.
A new 9. 2 GW gas power plant, backed by the Trump administration, risks becoming the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the US. It is estimated that it could emit up to 19.4 million tons of CO2 annually, exceeding the most powerful coal-fired plants.
A terrorist attack occurred in Lviv overnight, killing a 23-year-old policewoman. The perpetrators used a secondary explosion tactic after a fake 102 emergency call.
The German CDU/CSU bloc proposes introducing mandatory age verification for teenagers on social media. This is intended to protect their mental health from the negative influence of online platforms.
The Czech Republic received 11. 7 billion crowns (482.6 million euros) from the work of Ukrainian refugees. This exceeded state spending on humanitarian aid, which amounted to 32 billion crowns (1.336 billion euros) over four years.
NASA has postponed the Artemis II mission due to problems with helium supply in the Space Launch System rocket. This makes a launch in March 2026 impossible; the rocket will be transported to the hangar for repairs.
Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi called the explosions in the city center on the night of February 22 a terrorist act. Currently, 14 injured people have been hospitalized.
Willie Colón, the renowned trombonist and producer, has died at the age of 75 after being hospitalized due to respiratory complications. He was an architect of the New York salsa sound and left a significant mark on Latin American music.
After a massive avalanche on Castle Peak near Lake Tahoe, rescuers found the bodies of nine deceased skiers. The search operation lasted four days and was complicated by snowfalls.
In the night of February 22, explosions were heard in the center of Lviv. A probable body of a deceased person, broken windows, and smoke were found at the scene.
On February 20, Ukrainian forces struck the Votkinsk plant with a "Flamingo" missile, which could have traveled up to 1650 km. This strike may have broken the world record for combat launch range.
The IOC did not see a violation of the Olympic Charter in FIFA President Infantino's participation in Trump's Peace Council. His presence concerned humanitarian and sports initiatives in the Gaza Strip.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that the losses of the Russian occupation forces at the front exceed their recruitment rate. The Ukrainian army is effectively countering Europe's most powerful military machine.
Protests took place in Warsaw against Poland's participation in the European defense project SAFE. The opposition demands a veto on the bill, which, in their opinion, threatens the country's sovereignty.
The Slovak opposition party SaS criticizes Prime Minister Robert Fico's intentions to stop electricity exports to Ukraine. The party states that such actions are economically senseless and threaten Slovakia's international reputation.