Government officials held a meeting on preparations for spring floods, which are expected to begin in late March in the central regions. A more difficult situation is predicted in the Carpathian region and Odesa Oblast; the State Emergency Service and regional military administrations are forming equipment reserves.
Russia launched a massive attack on energy facilities in several regions, leaving some residents in 6 regions without power. Most regions are experiencing hourly blackouts, while some have intensified outages.
Russian troops attacked the energy infrastructure of Odesa region. An energy facility in the south of the region was damaged, but there were no casualties.
The first month of spring in Ukraine is expected to be within the climatic norm, with an average monthly temperature of 1-7 degrees Celsius. March will begin under the influence of an anticyclone, which will provide predominantly calm weather without significant precipitation at the start of the month.
The SAP prosecutor sent an indictment to the court against Andriy Smirnov, former Deputy Head of the Presidential Office, and the owner of a construction company. They are accused of money laundering and receiving undue benefits.
The SBU detained two residents of Izmail who registered Starlink for Russian occupiers for $30. They face life imprisonment for treason committed by a group of persons in prior conspiracy.
Due to enemy attacks, some consumers in Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Odesa, and Kharkiv regions were left without power supply. Emergency power outages have been applied in some regions.
Due to the thaw on February 24-26, water levels are expected to rise by 0. 2–0.7 m in four regions of Ukraine. In Kropyvnytskyi, partial flooding of residential buildings on streets near the riverbed is possible.
Russian forces attacked Ukrainian logistics, including railway and water infrastructure. This happened after strikes on energy infrastructure.
In Odesa, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy regions, some consumers are without electricity. In most regions, hourly and emergency blackouts are in effect.
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.
As a result of the Russian missile and drone attack on February 22, consumers in six regions were left without power. Emergency restoration work has begun, and blackout schedules and consumption restrictions are in effect.
President Zelenskyy reacted to the massive Russian shelling on February 22, stating that almost 300 attack drones and 50 missiles were used. He emphasized the need to strengthen air defense, especially against ballistic missiles.
On the night of February 22, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and UAVs. Air defense shot down 33 missiles and 274 drones, hits were recorded.
On the night of February 22, Russian troops attacked Ukraine using strategic bombers and hundreds of drones. The main strike was aimed at Kyiv, with missiles moving through several regions.
The 147th separate artillery brigade of the 7th Airborne Assault Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stopped the advance of an enemy sabotage and reconnaissance group north of Pokrovsk. 155-mm caliber fire eliminated three occupiers, and three more were seriously wounded.
On February 22, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine. Snow and rain are forecast in some regions, with no precipitation in the rest of the territory.
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.
On February 20-25, water levels are expected to rise and possible flooding in a number of regions. Rescuers urge residents of coastal areas to be vigilant.
In Odesa region, after the Russian attack, critical infrastructure was powered up and electricity was restored to over 30,000 families. 68.4 thousand households remain without electricity due to significant damage.
As a result of hostilities and bad weather, consumers in 9 regions of Ukraine have been cut off from power, with the situation in Odesa region remaining difficult. Hourly and emergency blackouts are in effect in most regions, and electricity consumption is increasing.
Key problems in the regions are vulnerable distribution networks due to lack of protection and strikes on boiler houses, which can leave people without heat.
Due to hostilities and shelling of energy infrastructure, consumers in 5 regions have been cut off from electricity. In Odesa region, the electricity situation remains difficult after previous enemy attacks.
In Odesa region, due to bad weather, the movement of freight transport and buses on the M-15 highway has been restricted. Other state roads remain passable, with 133 units of equipment and over 180 employees working.
As a result of enemy attacks and bad weather, consumers in four regions of Ukraine have been left without power. In Odesa region, almost 100,000 subscribers are without electricity due to equipment damage and difficult weather conditions.
On February 18, a significant deterioration of weather conditions is expected in Ukraine, with the exception of the western regions. To coordinate rescue services, the Emergency Response Headquarters begins round-the-clock operation.
The Ministry of Energy discussed the consequences of Russia's massive attack on infrastructure, especially in the Odesa region and on the left bank of Kyiv. Ukraine will receive 10 generators from Estonia, 32 boilers from Italy, and equipment from other countries.
Russia massively attacked civilian and critical infrastructure in several regions of Ukraine, including energy facilities and railway infrastructure in four regions. In some regions, water and heat supply have been temporarily suspended; there are no casualties.
Over the past day, 201 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy launched two missile strikes and carried out 81 air strikes. The Russians used 4574 kamikaze drones and carried out 2306 shelling attacks.
Poland scrambled military aircraft on the night of February 17 due to Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine. Polish military also recorded objects resembling balloons from Belarus.
