Armed Forces of Ukraine

The wreckage of a downed enemy drone fell in the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv during an attack on February 23. Emergency services have arrived at the scene, and information about the victims is being clarified.

Over the day, 81 combat engagements took place between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops. The occupiers carried out 38 air strikes, used 928 kamikaze drones and fired over 4,000 rounds of fire.

The President of Ukraine has denied any involvement in the case of the Chilean journalist who is being called a Russian agent. Zelenskyy emphasized that he did not know the person and did not see him as a threat to the Armed Forces.

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) has uncovered irregularities in the procurement of generators for Ukraine through the Polish side. It also found evidence of overpricing and unjustified preferences for certain contractors.

Ukraine's unmanned systems forces conducted about 130 operations in 2024, hitting 377 Russian targets. The Ukrainian army has received more than 1.3 million drones and has a range of up to 1700 km.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that the situation with army supplies is difficult and that he expects new arms supplies. Ukraine is increasing its own production and has created the world's first unmanned systems force.

Defense Minister Umerov announced the availability of alternative solutions to Starlink. Details will be announced jointly with the Ministry of Digital Transformation and other agencies in the near future.

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky said that Russia is seeking to push Ukrainian forces beyond the eastern and southern regions. The enemy's ultimate goal remains the capture of all of Ukraine.

Over the past week, the State Service of Ukraine for Emergency Situations cleared 151. 53 hectares of land and defused 317 explosive devices. The largest number of finds was discovered in Mykolaiv region - 289 items.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on the losses of Russian troops over the past day. 1180 occupants were eliminated, 7 tanks, 12 armored personnel carriers and other enemy military equipment were destroyed.

There is one Russian Kalibr cruise missile carrier ship in the Black Sea with a volley of up to 4 missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 4 Russian ships, 3 of which have up to 26 Kalibr missiles on board.

On the morning of February 23, an air alert was announced in five regions due to the missile threat. The alarm is active in Kyiv, Sumy, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi and Rivne regions.

Russian troops in Crimea and in the occupied territories of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions have received orders for enhanced security measures for February 23-24. The military is prohibited from wearing uniforms outside of their units and ordered to observe the “dry law”.

On the night of February 23, Kyiv suffered a massive attack by Russian drones. The wreckage of a UAV fell in an open area in the Pechersk district, damaging the windows of a non-residential building, with no injuries.

Russian troops fired 112 times at the border areas of Sumy region, recording 241 explosions. As a result of the attacks, 4 civilians were wounded and two private houses were damaged.

Hostile drones with different flight paths have been spotted in some regions of Ukraine. Explosions are heard in Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih and Odesa, and air defense is operating.

Since the beginning of the day, 107 military clashes have occurred between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops. Most attacks were recorded on Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy lost 265 invaders and a significant amount of equipment.

The SBU and the Defense Forces struck at the Novovelychkivska oil pumping station in Russia. The facility serves the Tikhoretsk-Novorossiysk-2 oil pipeline and is involved in supplying the occupation army.

A 28-year-old resident of Berezovsky district sprayed tear gas and shot at a TCC serviceman during a document check. The SBU opened criminal proceedings for obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces.

A 28-year-old resident of Berezovsky district sprayed tear gas and opened fire at a TCC serviceman during the document check. The attacker was detained and handed over to the SBU.

SBU drones attacked the Novovelichkovskaya oil pumping station in the Krasnodar region. The strike on the power substation resulted in a complete blackout of the facility and a halt in oil pumping.

Oleksandr Syrsky met with Carsten Breuer, Inspector General of the Bundeswehr, to discuss military cooperation. The parties discussed the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces for weapons and maintenance of German equipment at the front.

Ukrainian troops eliminated 1140 occupants over the last day. Moreover, 15 tanks, 66 artillery systems and 155 enemy UAVs were destroyed.

Increased activity of enemy tactical aviation was recorded in the northeast. There is a threat of air strikes on the frontline areas, and air defense is on alert.

DeepState, enemy troops advanced in the Burlatske and Ulaklakh areas.

Russian troops made 80 attempts to attack Ukrainian positions, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovske sector. The enemy launched 43 air strikes and over 4000 shelling attacks, losing 1280 occupants per day.

The acting head of Khmelnytsky district administration was detained for organizing a scheme to evade mobilization. The official offered conscripts to obtain the status of limited fitness for $1500.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed military units to write off materials for the maintenance of humanitarian aid vehicles. The changes concern fuel and lubricants and spare parts for vehicles on temporary state registration.

The political scientist provided evidence of Poroshenko's longstanding pro-Russian stance. The expert recalled the politician's statements about “strategic partnership” with Russia and his business ties with the aggressor country.

Law enforcement officers detained two FSB agents who were preparing explosions in the buildings of the Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies in Kyiv region. During the search, explosives and evidence of connection with the Russian special service were seized.