War in Ukraine
During the night, Sumy was attacked by a guided aerial bomb, injuring three people, including two children. Two residential buildings were destroyed and ten were damaged.
On the night of February 21, Russia attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M missile and 120 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 106 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
During the night, the enemy attacked the Odesa district with drones, damaging civilian and energy infrastructure. Two people were injured, one was hospitalized.
ATESH partisans recorded a reduction in Russian aviation flights at the airfield in Novofedorivka after the attacks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The occupiers are relocating equipment and hiding it in hangars, and the airfield is operating in a limited mode.
As of February 21, the total combat losses of Russian troops exceeded 1,258,890 personnel. 1,010 occupiers and over 1,500 drones were eliminated in a day.
South Korea is consulting with NATO on expanding aid to Ukraine, considering joining the PURL initiative.
The tanker "Sea Horse" with 200,000 barrels of Russian diesel fuel is heading to Cuba, despite US sanctions. The vessel is expected to arrive in Havana in early March 2026.
The International Olympic Committee is investigating Gianni Infantino's actions for violating the principle of political neutrality. He participated in Trump's "Peace Council" meeting, where an agreement was signed on investments in football in the Gaza Strip.
Slovakia unveiled its first CV9035SVK MkIV infantry fighting vehicle, becoming the eighth European operator country, including Ukraine. Bratislava ordered 152 units of this equipment for 1.68 billion euros.
Greece will purchase 10 V-BAT unmanned systems from Shield-AI, which have proven effective in Ukraine. These drones have been tested in island conditions and have also been ordered by the Netherlands, Japan, and India.
Friedrich Merz confirmed unwavering support for Ukraine and condemned the criminal Russian regime. He called for a new European security strategy based on realism.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine has recorded the beginning of a systemic crisis in the Russian banking services market. It is expected that in 2026, loyalty programs and cashback payments will be sharply limited.
The Czech Paralympic Committee will refuse to participate in the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games. This is a protest against the admission of athletes from Russia and Belarus under national flags.
Elina Svitolina defeated Coco Gauff in the semifinals of the WTA 1000 tournament in Dubai with a score of 6:4, 6:7, 6:4. She will play in the final against Jessica Pegula.
The Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council has recorded a new wave of coordinated Russian attacks aimed at discrediting Ukrainian citizens in EU countries. Russian propaganda is using the 2026 Olympics to spread fabricated stories about refugee crimes.
Explosions were reported in Russia's Udmurtia at the Votkinsk plant, which produces ballistic missiles for the "Iskander-M" and "Oreshnik" systems. Workshops No. 22 and No. 36, where the final assembly of missile technology takes place, were hit.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih, during a visit to Ukraine, emphasized a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. He also warned of critical underfunding of humanitarian operations.
President Zelenskyy stated that elections in Ukraine are only possible with security guarantees from allies. He also noted that he has not yet decided whether he will run in the upcoming elections.
Kyivteploenergo did not charge for heating in the January 2026 bills for the period when the service was not provided due to enemy shelling. The payment for part of January will be added to the February bills, which will arrive in March.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the liberation of 300 square kilometers of territories in the south. He also noted that Kyiv is using the Starlink outage situation, but Ukrainian troops have experienced disruptions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the United States and Russia are demanding that Ukraine leave Donbas to end the war. He noted that Ukraine will not lose the war, but the question is about its victory.
Since the beginning of the day, 130 combat engagements have been recorded, the enemy carried out 2,249 shellings and used 5,115 kamikaze drones. In the Pokrovsk direction, 48 occupiers were eliminated and 33 were wounded.
Ukraine has information about Russia's preparation of new strikes on energy infrastructure. The country will attract 600 million euros to strengthen energy resilience.
Explosions heard in Russia's Krasnodar, air defense systems are active. The airport is temporarily not accepting or departing flights.
Three of the four individuals detained in Moldova in connection with the preparation of contract killings in Ukraine, allegedly orchestrated by Russian special services, have been placed under arrest for 30 days. Among them is the suspected organizer of the scheme, who acted on the instructions of Russian special services.
Kyiv is investigating the circumstances of the death of a foreigner who was undergoing military training. The man died in late December after falling ill.
In Malynivka, the bodies of two more victims were found under the rubble of a warehouse building. The death toll from the Russian attack has risen to three, with two people injured.
Law enforcement officers in Dnipro notified two RTCC servicemen of suspicion for using physical force and tear gas against a bus driver. The incident occurred on February 13 during a check of military registration documents.
Ukrenergo announced that on February 21, scheduled power outages will be in effect in most regions of Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
As of 4:00 PM, 51 combat engagements have been recorded, with the Russian army actively operating in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. Ukrainian forces repelled two enemy attacks near the Antonivskyi Bridge.