Armed Forces of Ukraine

Earlier, four Tu-95MS strategic bombers launched cruise missiles from the Saratov region. The Air Force urges Ukrainians to follow the messages and respond to the alarms.

The Ukrainian Air Force spotted active movement of attack drones in different directions over several regions of Ukraine.

Over the three years of war, the Vadym Stolar Foundation has helped 3 million Ukrainians through various support projects. The organization supplies the military, provides psychological assistance, and conducts humanitarian missions in different regions of Ukraine.

The majority of EBA member companies will continue to operate in Ukraine regardless of the duration of the hostilities. 75% of companies are fully operational, and 72% have financial reserves for a year or more.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirms the strikes on the Ryazan oil refinery and oil depot in the Tula region of Russia. At least 5 explosions were recorded at the refinery and a fire in the area of the AT-6 ELOU installation.

The three largest funds raised UAH 24. 1 billion in 2024, which is 28% more than in 2023. During the three years of war, the total amount of these funds' collections reached UAH 93 billion.

The President of Ukraine noted three years of resistance and thanked the defenders for their heroism. During this time, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed more than 800,000 occupants and liberated significant territories.

Over the last day, 96 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovske, Kursk and Lyman sectors. The enemy carried out 52 air strikes and fired over 5,000 times.

Russia attacked Ukraine with 185 kamikaze drones and imitator drones from various directions. Air defense systems shot down 113 attack UAVs, and 71 imitator drones were lost without incident.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released new data on the losses of Russian troops as of February 24, 2025. The total losses of Russian personnel reached 868230 people, and 10177 tanks and other equipment were destroyed.

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.