As a result of an enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia on the evening of February 23, three people were wounded, including a child. An apartment building and an infrastructure facility were damaged.
Late in the evening on February 23, Zaporizhzhia was attacked by drones, with injuries and a fire breaking out. As of 23:53, no attack-type UAVs were observed over the city.
A powerful explosion occurred in Moscow late in the evening on February 23, with preliminary reports of a deceased and an injured traffic police officer. Emergency services are working at the scene.
Mykolaiv police released a video from the scene of the explosion at a non-operational gas station on February 23. Seven police officers were injured in the terrorist attack.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate for February 20 at 43. 27 hryvnias. The euro exchange rate is 50.92 hryvnias, and the zloty is 12.06 hryvnias.
On February 18, Russian troops lost 970 soldiers and 551 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 19.02.26 amount to 1,257,880 personnel.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha held talks with his Bolivian counterpart Fernando Aramayo. The parties agreed to revive bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation at various levels.
Russia is likely using "temporary accommodation centers" to forcibly displace Ukrainians in the occupied territories or deport them to Russia. This is being done under the guise of "humanitarian evacuation."
On February 20, moderate precipitation in the form of snow is expected in Ukraine, with ice on the roads in places. The air temperature will range from -6° to +12°.
Servicemen receive free medical care; all expenses for treatment, prosthetics, and rehabilitation are covered by the state. This applies to both military and civilian institutions.
On the night of February 20, the enemy launched a missile attack on the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv. As a result of the attack, windows were blown out in high-rise buildings and two cars caught fire. According to preliminary data, there were no casualties.
The IMF Executive Board will consider a new $8. 1 billion loan program for Ukraine in the coming days, which will replace the current agreement. It is aimed at supporting economic stability and government spending during the war.
US President Donald Trump is exploring the option of a limited military operation against Iran. The goal is to force Tehran to agree to terms on a nuclear deal.
Russia has announced the creation of a special fire department for the Zaporizhzhia NPP, comprising 211 personnel. The formation is planned for 2027-2028, while the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations acknowledges a significant personnel shortage in the occupied territories.
On the night of February 20, occupied Crimea was attacked from the air, likely targeting the "Belbek" and "Saki" airfields. Russian air defense killed a 30-year-old man in Sevastopol with drone debris.
Great Britain did not allow the United States to launch air strikes on Iran from British bases, including Diego Garcia. This decision led to Trump's refusal to support the agreement on the transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.
According to The Economist, Putin's chances of victory in Ukraine are diminishing, and peace talks will not provide him with a way out of the trap. Economic and political instability threatens Russia, destroying the dictator's plans.
Donald Trump has appointed Jared Kushner as a special peace envoy, introducing him at his "Peace Council. " Kushner will focus on mediating new diplomatic agreements, including stabilizing Gaza and the war in Ukraine.
The President of Poland has signed a law that cancels aid to Ukrainian refugees. Key provisions of the law have been transferred to the Act on Granting Protection to Foreigners.
In Storozhynets, Chernivtsi district, on the evening of February 19, an unknown individual threw an explosive device into a police patrol car. Two police officers were injured.
The Belarusian delegation did not receive US visas to participate in the first meeting of President Donald Trump's Peace Council. The Belarusian Foreign Ministry expressed surprise at the failure to fulfill basic formalities.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the dollar for February 19 at 43. 29 hryvnias, which is 3 kopecks more than the previous day. The euro exchange rate was 51.26 hryvnias, an increase of 9 kopecks.
On February 18, Russian troops lost 830 soldiers and 406 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 19.02.26 amount to 1,256,910 personnel.
The Russian authorities have organized the program "Foundations of Russian Statehood" for over 1,500 employees of 47 large companies, including state corporations. The program's goal is to form "correct values" and intensify propaganda among the middle class.
Agents of the ATESH movement carried out an act of sabotage in Lipetsk, destroying a communication tower that provided coordination for Russian security forces. This tower served the 924th center, the Lipetsk military airfield, and the 260th arsenal of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate.
On February 19, cloudy weather with moderate snow is expected in Ukraine, with rain and snow in the southeast and east. Roads, except for the southeast and Zakarpattia, will be icy.
First Deputy Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to discuss energy partnership. The countries plan cooperation on liquefied natural gas supplies, the use of Ukraine's gas transmission system, and nuclear energy.
The US is withdrawing approximately 1,000 troops from Syria, concluding a decade-long military operation. American forces have already departed from the Al-Tanf and Al-Shaddadi garrisons, with the remaining bases to be evacuated within two months.
305 resilience centers have been opened in Ukraine as part of the All-Ukrainian Mental Health Program. One of the facilities in the Krasyliv community of Khmelnytskyi region has already served over 3,500 residents.
The Polish Ministry of Sport and Tourism will not participate in the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Milan. This decision was made due to the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes using their national symbols, which is unacceptable in the context of aggression against Ukraine.
