The Russian attack on the Dniester HPP led to transboundary pollution of the river with technical oils. Ukraine and Moldova are coordinating actions to clean the water.
Land schemes in large cities often look like purely business stories, but their consequences are felt by the entire community. When city land is used non-transparently, the budget loses funds, and the market loses fair competition. The story with the land under the Odrex clinic in Odesa shows how such decisions can affect the city's development.
Shmyhal announced plans to restore 4 GW of energy capacity and attract 5 billion euros. The government is negotiating equipment from decommissioned European thermal power plants.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 3 billion for the repair of international highways and logistics routes. More than 140 brigades restore 40,000 m² of pavement daily.
The authorities will forcibly evacuate 46 children and their families from the Stanislav and Kherson communities. The evacuees will be accommodated in safe regions and neighboring oblasts.
Due to infrastructure damage, trains to Warsaw, Kholm, and Odesa are delayed. Repair work has been completed, but train schedules remain changed.
The enemy damaged four railway substations and ports in Odesa region. As a result of the massive attack on the regions, there are dead, and an infant was among the wounded.
The StopOdrex website, which collects patient stories from the controversial clinic, has resumed operations despite three blockages. Co-founder of the StopOdrex movement, Khrystyna Totkailo, announced that activists and all concerned individuals can now communicate through two platforms: the website and a Telegram channel.
Odesa police are investigating a criminal case regarding the possible illegal seizure of land by the Odrex clinic. The medical facility leases premises from LLC "Fabrika Akatsiya", with which it shares owners, and states that all questions should be directed to the landlord.
The Pentagon and the government of a Persian Gulf country are discussing the purchase of Ukrainian interceptor drones to combat Iranian drones. This would allow them to replace expensive Patriot missiles and preserve their stocks for other purposes.
The Ukrainian healthcare system is experiencing a deep crisis due to the war, staff outflow, and the lack of real control over the quality of treatment. Former Minister of Health Oleh Musiy warns: without finances, a well-thought-out personnel policy, and clear criteria for accountability, the system will continue to decline, and patients' access to assistance will decrease. An example of such a decline is the "Odrex Case," which became a test for the state regulator and its ability to protect patients.
The SBU prevented a terrorist attack in Kharkiv by detaining a 16-year-old Russian intelligence agent who was preparing an explosion in a high-rise building. The teenager was assembling an explosive device for remote detonation of a police patrol.
In Odesa, a criminal group was exposed that, under the guise of the NGO "Ukraine is a Mother," sold "protection" from mobilization. The perpetrators earned up to UAH 30 million monthly; 64 searches were conducted, and over UAH 1.6 million was seized.
In Odesa, a residential building was hit as a result of the morning attack. There is currently no information about casualties, and the air raid alert is ongoing.
The leadership of the Russian Federation has not abandoned its intentions to seize four regional centers of Ukraine and create "buffer zones" in the north, although it currently lacks the resources to do so. Moscow is counting on the complete capture of the Donetsk region and advancement deep into the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.
The preliminary hearing in the case of the death of Odesa businessman Adnan Kivan at the Odrex clinic has been postponed again. The next hearing is scheduled for March 12, 2026.
A conflict occurred in Odesa between two servicemen from a TCC notification group, which resulted in a shot into the air from a noise device. There were no casualties.
The land under the Odrex clinic in Odesa has become the subject of a criminal investigation due to possible unauthorized expansion and change of its intended purpose. Activist Oleh Mykhailyk links this to political cover-up by former deputy mayor Mykhailo Kuchuk.
Moldovan artist Dan Bălan gave a concert in Chișinău, for the first time in a long time. The audience noted his changed image: thick curly hair and glasses.
Andriy Biletsky stated that Ukraine stood strong thanks to the decision of hundreds of thousands of people to fight. Ceding territories to the enemy will lead to moral breakdown and a false peace.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, addressed Ukrainians from a bunker on Bankova Street, where his first conversations with world leaders took place at the beginning of the war. He emphasized the resilience of the Ukrainian people and expressed a desire to one day come there with the US President.
In the Odesa region, the aftermath of Russian attacks on energy infrastructure is being eliminated. Most consumers have had their power restored, but 18,000 subscribers remain without electricity.
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.
In Dnipropetrovsk region, a group of unknown individuals attacked soldiers of the "Aidar" battalion, and one of the attackers used firearms. One serviceman was wounded, and two suspects have been detained.
During the night, the enemy attacked the Odesa district with drones, damaging civilian and energy infrastructure. Two people were injured, one was hospitalized.
Ukraine has information about Russia's preparation of new strikes on energy infrastructure. The country will attract 600 million euros to strengthen energy resilience.
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.
In private clinics with high bills, patients buy not only comfort and modern technology – they buy a sense of security. But when tragedy strikes, families often find themselves in a years-long struggle for justice. Three high-profile stories of medical tragedies show how difficult the path from a patient's death to a court verdict can be.
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.
