In the morning, Kharkiv was shelled in the Kholodnohirskyi and Osnovianskyi districts. A 55-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman suffered from an acute stress reaction.
As the fourth anniversary of the war approaches, Ukraine's birth rate is falling, and the number of people struggling with fertility or postponing the decision to have children is growing. Since the beginning of the war, Ukraine has lost about 10 million people, and the birth rate has fallen below one.
Ukrzaliznytsia provided operational information on train movements on February 23. In Kherson, Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions, traffic is organized taking into account the security situation, and some routes have been replaced by buses.
EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas announced discussions on the 20th sanctions package, but no progress is expected. Hungary is blocking it due to oil transit.
Over the past day, 130 combat engagements were recorded at the front, with over a third of them occurring in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions. The occupiers launched 2 missile and 95 air strikes, employing 8990 kamikaze drones.
President Zelenskyy stated that air defense is the most difficult issue, as partners do not provide licenses for the production of Patriot systems or missiles for them. He emphasized that closing the sky would strengthen the economy and the army.
Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia with UAVs, damaging an industrial infrastructure facility. As a result of the strike, a 33-year-old man was killed, and a 45-year-old man was injured.
President Zelenskyy thanked Europe for its funding, particularly for the PURL program for air defense procurement. He noted that some countries provide sufficient aid, others provide little, and some block it.
Russia launched a ballistic missile and 126 drones at Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 105 enemy drones.
President Zelenskyy claims that Putin has already started World War III, seeking to impose his world. Ukraine is an outpost stopping him from full-scale war.
ATESH agents discovered disguised logistics and command facilities of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Novorossiysk. Intelligence recorded the active use of warehouse areas and a special communication hub, where the commander of the Black Sea Fleet is expected to be dismissed.
On the night of February 23, Russia attacked Odesa region with drones, targeting industrial and energy facilities. Two people were killed, three were injured, and there is significant damage to infrastructure.
The Russian dictator announced his intention to strengthen the country's nuclear triad. This comes amid the suspension of the last bilateral pact with the United States on limiting strategic offensive arms.
Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 720 occupiers, 40 artillery systems, 13 armored vehicles, and 2 tanks. 33 cruise missiles and 1765 drones were intercepted.
Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire and an end to bombings in Ukraine. He emphasized the need for a diplomatic settlement and the restoration of peace, expressing sympathy for the Ukrainian people.
Kim Jong Un re-elected as General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea. Pyongyang plans to redouble efforts to accelerate its military nuclear program.
The film "Mr. Nobody vs. Putin" received a BAFTA award for Best Documentary on February 22, 2026. The film shows the militarization of education in Russian schools.
The Russian Embassy in South Korea displayed a 15-meter banner with a slogan about victory, which caused outrage from the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Russian ambassador also praised the participation of North Korean troops in the war, escalating tensions.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed the Ministry of Defense to strengthen protection against Russian drones in border areas. This is due to an increase in attacks against civilians, rescuers, and repair crews.
Since the beginning of the day, 112 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The enemy used 3,900 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,313 shellings.
Deputy Head of the OP Iryna Vereshchuk emphasized the need to restrict Telegram and other anonymous platforms. This is due to their use by the enemy for recruitment and coordination of terrorist attacks, particularly in Lviv.
According to a source in the Russian media, talks on Ukraine may resume in Geneva on February 26. This information has not yet been confirmed by Ukraine, Russia, or the United States.
In Bila Tserkva, unknown individuals launched fireworks, which is strictly prohibited during martial law. The Kyiv Oblast police are identifying those involved in the offense.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported intelligence data regarding future attacks by Russians on Ukrainians. He instructed law enforcement agencies to develop measures to prevent such crimes.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that infantry is a key element of offensive operations, despite technological changes. The Ukrainian army continues to resist, thwarting the plans of Europe's most powerful army.
23-year-old policewoman Viktoria Shpylka, who died as a result of the explosions in Lviv, will be buried in Volyn on Wednesday. The farewell ceremony will take place on February 23 in Lviv region and on February 24 in Volyn.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the perpetrators of the terrorist attack in Lviv were recruited via Telegram, and the organization of the attack is Russian. As a result of two explosions, 25 people were injured, and one policewoman was killed.
A 33-year-old resident of Kostopil, Rivne region, has been notified of suspicion of committing a terrorist act in Lviv. As a result of the explosions, a 23-year-old policewoman was killed and more than 20 people were injured.
On February 23, scheduled power outages and capacity restrictions will be in effect in most regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on the energy system.
The Embassy of Ukraine and the community in London have achieved the removal of the mention of the Russian festival "Kalinka" from the materials of the Royal College of Music. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine emphasized the unacceptability of promoting Russian cultural projects.
