State Border of Ukraine
Over the past day, February 25, 235 combat engagements took place on the front line. The enemy launched one missile strike, 68 air strikes, and used 5271 kamikaze drones.
A US-flagged boat invaded Cuban waters on February 25, 2026, and opened fire on Cuban servicemen, wounding the commander. As a result of the clash, "four aggressors were killed, and six were wounded."
The Ministry of Justice has filed a lawsuit with the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) to seize the assets of Oleh Tsariov, a former MP of the IV-VII convocations. Tsariov is accused of encroaching on the territorial integrity of Ukraine and supporting the Russian invasion.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that negotiations on ending the war are ongoing at several levels. The main difficulties are related to political decisions and the issue of territories, as well as the military component.
The perpetrators illegally transported citizens across the border with Romania using an ambulance.
The leaders of Ukraine and the NB8 countries condemn Russia's aggression against Ukraine and call for an immediate end to the invasion. They reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and its Euro-Atlantic path.
Russian oil monopolist "Transneft" reduced crude oil intake by 250 thousand barrels per day after drone attacks on the "Kaleykino" pumping station in Tatarstan. This threatens the stability of export supplies via the "Druzhba" oil pipeline and affects the Russian budget's revenues.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that information about the US desire to end the war between Russia and Ukraine by July 4 is new to him. He noted that Ukraine supports a quick end to the war, but without giving up territories.
Since February 24, 2022, Ukrainian air defense has destroyed over 14,000 aerial targets, including missiles and drones. Air Force aviation has conducted 26,800 sorties between 2022 and 2026.
Since the beginning of the day, 50 aggressor attacks have been recorded. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Kostiantynivka directions.
The "Honest Mobilization" movement published a dossier on activist Mykhailo Zhernakov and blogger Danylo Mokryk, who are suspected of evading military service. Zhernakov allegedly secured a deferral with a fictitious certificate, while Mokryk received a deferral based on a certificate from the Soviet era.
The aggressor country is trying to present this fabricated threat as an important factor for future peace talks and, at the same time, accuse Ukraine's allies of violating the non-proliferation regime.
The Kremlin manipulates international law to create a false legal justification for aggression and to absolve itself of responsibility for violating Ukraine's borders in 2014 and 2022.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Putin is synonymous with war, recalling conflicts in Chechnya, Georgia, Syria, African countries, and Ukraine. He emphasized that Putin does not recognize the value of human life and human rights.
In Volyn, a customs official registered eight cargo electric vehicles as passenger cars, resulting in the budget losing over 700,000 hryvnias. He has been notified of suspicion of abuse of office.
SBU drones attacked the transportation hub at the main oil pumping station "Kaleykino" in Tatarstan on the night of February 23. As a result of the attack, six explosions occurred at the station, and a large-scale fire broke out.
The former head of the military medical commission of the State Border Guard Service has been served with a suspicion notice due to inaccurate data in his declaration worth millions of hryvnias. He understated the value of an apartment purchased in Kyiv and did not declare his real income.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine wants to see a foreign contingent closer to the front line, not in rear cities. France and Britain are ready to provide a brigade each, and other countries are also expressing readiness.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that regaining control over all territories of Ukraine is a matter of time, but currently it would lead to millions of casualties. The President emphasized the lack of resources and weaponry for such a step.
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.
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.
Since the beginning of February 22, 53 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The highest intensity of attacks is observed in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka and Huliaipole directions.
Hungary does not plan to stop electricity exports to Ukraine due to possible negative consequences for the Hungarian community in Zakarpattia. Halting supplies would hit border regions, said Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are conducting an offensive operation in the Oleksandrivka direction, pushing Russian troops beyond the administrative border of the Dnipropetrovsk region. Control has been restored over more than 300 square kilometers of territory, and eight settlements have been cleared.
The National Police released a video of the moment a bomb was planted in Lviv; a 33-year-old resident of Rivne Oblast has been detained on suspicion. A policewoman was killed and 25 people were injured in the explosion.
Poland activated security protocols in response to Russia's night attack on Ukrainian cities. Fighter jets, radar surveillance aircraft, and ground-based air defense systems were deployed.
On February 20, Ukrainian forces struck the Votkinsk plant with a "Flamingo" missile, which could have traveled up to 1650 km. This strike may have broken the world record for combat launch range.
A 26-year-old man organized a scheme to illegally transport conscripts abroad under the guise of a football team. He demanded $10,000 for his services and was detained by the police.
Russia is likely using "temporary accommodation centers" to forcibly displace Ukrainians in the occupied territories or deport them to Russia. This is being done under the guise of "humanitarian evacuation."
Lviv customs seized undeclared German coins and Benito Mussolini's memoirs. A 63-year-old man tried to transport 43 coins from 1876-1939 and a 1942 book.