As a result of the Russian missile and drone attack on February 22, consumers in six regions were left without power. Emergency restoration work has begun, and blackout schedules and consumption restrictions are in effect.
President Zelenskyy reacted to the massive Russian shelling on February 22, stating that almost 300 attack drones and 50 missiles were used. He emphasized the need to strengthen air defense, especially against ballistic missiles.
A woman has been detained in Lviv on suspicion of involvement in a terrorist attack on Danylyshyna Street, 20. As a result of the explosion, 25 people were injured.
On the night of February 22, about 10 explosions were heard over Saratov and Engels, and an air raid alert was declared. A Tu-160 bomber took off from the Engels airfield.
On the night of February 22, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and UAVs. Air defense shot down 33 missiles and 274 drones, hits were recorded.
As a result of the Russian attack on the Kyiv region on February 22, one person was killed, and 8 people, including a child, were rescued. Destruction and fires were recorded in the Obukhiv, Brovary, Boryspil, Bucha, and Fastiv districts of the region.
Due to the night Russian attack on the Kyiv region, a number of trains are running on altered routes, which may cause deviations from the schedule. Ukrzaliznytsia has published the train schedule for Sunday.
In Lviv, on the night of February 22, the number of injured increased to 24 people. The identity of the deceased police officer became known.
On the night of February 22, a Russian attack damaged the house of People's Deputy Dmytro Razumkov, blowing out windows. The deputy saw people being pulled from under the rubble; his family was not harmed.
On the night of February 22, Russian troops attacked the civilian production facility of the "Mondelez" company in Trostianets, Sumy region. A missile hit one of the buildings, with no casualties reported.
In Sumy region, four civilians, including two brothers and a married couple, died as a result of another Russian UAV attack. The occupiers attacked an emergency vehicle transporting the wounded.
Amnesty International has reported a threat of execution for 30 activists in Iran, accusing the authorities of using the death penalty to suppress dissent. Among the accused are two minors.
Since the beginning of February 21, 121 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. Russian occupiers launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones, and carried out shelling.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson proposes that the West deploy troops in Ukraine. He believes this would help deter Russian occupiers and demonstrate support.
Operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces hit a 9K515 Tornado-S MLRS and an oil depot in occupied Crimea. Damage to the enterprise will lead to disruptions in fuel and lubricants supply.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned the ultimatums from Hungary and Slovakia regarding energy supply, calling them playing along with the aggressor. Ukraine is considering activating the "Early Warning Mechanism" due to threats from Budapest and Bratislava.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the European Union to impose sanctions against maritime services used by Russia. He emphasized that this should be a significant incentive for Russia to move from war to diplomacy.
As a result of Russian shelling of Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, on February 21, a 77-year-old man was injured. A dormitory, private houses, and outbuildings were also damaged.
French President Emmanuel Macron said his country is adapting to new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Paris will analyze the consequences and possible measures to adapt to the situation.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk commented on Hungary's blocking of European aid to Ukraine. He noted that this benefits certain forces, including those from Russia.
On February 21, Russian occupiers attacked a car with civilians in the Shostka community of Sumy region. As a result of the shelling, two people died, and one was injured.
A parliamentary election campaign has begun in Hungary, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and opposition politician Péter Magyar vying for the position of head of government. Polls show close results between the ruling Fidesz party and the opposition Tisza party.
A 77-year-old man died as a result of a Russian attack on Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia. This was reported by the head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov.
Donald Trump announced a tariff increase to 15% for all countries. He also noted that tariffs could rise even further soon.
President Zelenskyy discussed with NSDC Secretary Umerov preparations for negotiations. He instructed Umerov to work with the Middle East and Turkey for greater support for Ukraine.
On February 21, explosions were reported in Russia's Samara region, with the Neftegorsk gas processing plant being attacked. Local authorities blamed Ukraine for the attack, and the aftermath of the explosions was recorded by NASA satellites.
In Kyiv, the police and the State Emergency Service rescued children who got lost in a storm sewer on Khreshchatyk. The children were cold but otherwise fine.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck two Project 22460 "Okhotnik" border patrol ships in Inkerman and two Be-12 aircraft at the Yevpatoria Aircraft Repair Plant. A Tornado-S MLRS was also destroyed in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukraine's defense forces hit the Votkinsk Plant in Russia, which produces ballistic missiles. An oil refinery, a fuel depot, and a UAV workshop were also hit.
Rare Ukrainian-language versions of film adaptations of the writer's works have been found in the Kotsiubynsky Museum in Chernihiv. Among the finds are film copies of short and feature films from the 1950s.