Armed Forces of Ukraine

The commander of the Ukrainian Air Force announces that another Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber was shot down on February 29, a day that happens only once every four years.

The Air Force warned of increased Russian air activity in the east and northeast of the country.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that 99 combat engagements took place over the past day, during which russia launched 10 missile strikes, 105 air strikes and fired 163 missiles from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian troops and localities.

The Ukrainian Air Force reports launching guided bombs from tactical aircraft in Donetsk region.

Ukrainian servicemen of the 73rd Naval Special Operations Center were killed in action during the evacuation of forces after completing a mission against the russian occupiers.

The Ukrainian Air Force reported a missile threat in the Kharkiv region.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the threat of ballistic missile attacks from the south.

Ukrhydroenergo transferred UAH 1. 75 billion in advance dividends to the state budget based on the profit forecast for 2023.

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that ballistic weapons could be used from the eastern regions.

Finnish officials explained that although Finland did not impose restrictions on Ukraine's use of the weapons provided, the range of Finnish weapons is shorter than that of long-range missiles supplied by other countries.

Several regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv and Poltava, were put on air alert due to warnings of a missile threat from Russia.

The operational situation in the east and south of Ukraine remains difficult: 79 combat engagements took place, the enemy launched 5 missile and 91 air strikes against both Ukrainian military positions and civilian settlements. According to published reports, Avdiivka and Novopavlivka remain the hottest areas.

Two Ukrainian HIMARS missiles hit Russian soldiers preparing for an award ceremony, killing 19 and wounding 12. This was reported by Russian media.

According to soldiers of the 3rd Assault Brigade, Ukrainian troops drove Russian occupants out of Krasnohorivka, Donetsk region. The town is now under the control of the Defense Forces.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba discussed with his French counterpart the strengthening of support for the Ukrainian Defense Forces and thanked France for its leadership in forming a coalition to provide long-range weapons.

The Pentagon is considering using the remaining $4 billion in military aid to support Ukraine's defense forces as the Senate delays approval of further financial assistance.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has signed a memorandum with the Federation of Military and Technical Sports of Ukraine to improve military training.

The UK Ministry of Defense has stated that the use of the Storm Shadow cruise missiles provided by Ukraine is the responsibility of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine believes that domestic enterprises have the ability to meet the logistics needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Ukrainian troops continue to defend the Avdiivka area, where a cascade of reservoirs near several settlements helps them protect themselves from Russian troops.

Procurement procedures for the supply of food for the Armed Forces have been re-announced.

The Security Service of Ukraine detained in Odesa a repeat offender who committed robberies against city residents under the guise of an SBU officer.

In Kyiv, law enforcement officers uncovered a large-scale theft and sale of military clothing from a military unit.

According to Brigadier General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, Ukrainian troops in the Tavriya sector killed over 560 Russian occupants and captured 11 people, as well as destroyed 38 pieces of equipment and 358 unmanned aerial vehicles.

The experts commented on the court decision that blocked the food tenders for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Security Service of Ukraine detained an employee of Kharkiv University who was passing intelligence information to the Russians about the city's defense, including the location of Ukrainian air defense systems, fortifications, and troop movements.

Russia is preparing a new long-range radar detection aircraft to replace the downed A-50U, as drones cannot fully take its place in intelligence activities, the head of the Joint Coordination Press Center of the Southern Ukrainian Defense Forces has said.

Representatives of Ukraine and the United States conducted two more joint inspections of weapons provided by the Americans to ensure their proper storage, accounting, and use.

The US State Department spokesperson said that the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine is extremely serious due to the lack of ammunition for the Ukrainian military and called on the US Congress to vote for aid.

The General Staff reported that 102 combat engagements took place on the frontline over the past day: the enemy launched missile and air strikes, used multiple launch rocket systems, and Ukrainian troops repelled attacks in various parts of the frontline.