The investigation established that the major - head of the financial and economic service of one of the military units - intentionally facilitated the illegal accrual of additional monetary remuneration in the amount of UAH 100,000.
Over the past day, 144 combat engagements took place on the front, a third of which were in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones, and carried out shelling.
Soldiers of the 128th Brigade "Wild Field" rescued unique historical artifacts from the Novomykolaivka museum. The exhibits, including stone 'babas', have been transferred for safekeeping to a cultural institution.
Over the past day, 152 combat engagements were recorded on the front, the enemy launched 84 air strikes, dropping 282 guided aerial bombs. The occupiers also used 8437 kamikaze drones and carried out 3645 shellings.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has obtained documents outlining Russian plans for 2026-2027. These plans include the occupation of eastern Ukraine and an advance into the Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa regions.
On March 2, Ukrainian defenders hit a deep space communication center and the Podlyot-K1 radar station in Crimea. Kasta 2E2 and YASTREB A-V stations in Luhansk region were also destroyed.
As a result of Russia's night attacks, some residents of Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy regions were left without electricity. In some regions, power outage schedules are in effect.
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.
Intelligence officers of the 132nd separate reconnaissance battalion broke through the enemy's defense line in the Oleksandrivka direction. This allowed to thwart the enemy's plans for further offensive and open a bridgehead for the advance of friendly units.
As a result of the Russian shelling of the Korabelny district of Kherson, an 85-year-old woman and a 63-year-old man died in the hospital. Two more women died immediately.
On the night of March 1, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck S-300 air defense system radar stations, logistics facilities, and areas of enemy personnel concentration. The strikes were carried out in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.
As a result of Russian shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region on the night of March 1, one person was killed and two others were wounded. The occupiers launched 781 attacks on 36 settlements, including airstrikes, UAVs, and artillery.
Over the past day, February 28, 158 combat engagements took place on the front line. The occupiers launched 2 missile and 80 air strikes, using 8613 kamikaze drones.
Russia may withdraw from peace talks on Ukraine if Kyiv does not agree to territorial concessions. The US will seek Ukraine's abandonment of Donbas in exchange for a frozen conflict.
In Donetsk region, the curfew was extended in 15 communities from February 27. Now it will last from 3:00 PM to 11:00 AM.
The Ministry of Energy reported that due to hostilities and shelling of energy infrastructure, some communities in Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions are temporarily without electricity. Most regions are experiencing scheduled outages, while some have emergency blackouts.
Over the past day, February 26, 230 combat engagements were recorded on the front. Russians launched two missile strikes, 80 air strikes, used 6607 kamikaze drones, and carried out 3154 shelling attacks.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit radar stations in Dzhankoi and an enemy command and observation post in the Bryansk region. Damage to an oil refinery in the Samara region and a missile factory in Udmurtia has also been confirmed.
Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukrainian cities, once again striking railway infrastructure. Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Vinnytsia, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv and the region, Kryvyi Rih, Poltava, and Donetsk regions were targeted.
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.
President Zelenskyy reacted to Russia's night attack with 420 drones and 39 missiles, which damaged homes and infrastructure in eight regions. Most missiles were shot down thanks to the prompt delivery of air defense systems from partners.
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.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit an S-400 Triumf air defense system launcher and a Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile-gun system combat vehicle in Crimea. Also, a BM-21 Grad MLRS and areas of concentration of enemy manpower were hit in the Donetsk region.
During the day, the occupiers attacked 32 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, resulting in four deaths and two injuries. 12 airstrikes, 401 UAV attacks, 7 MLRS shellings, and 223 artillery strikes were recorded.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of command posts, ammunition depots, and other enemy equipment. The strikes were carried out with ATACMS missiles and other means.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his readiness to meet with Putin. He also emphasized the importance of pressure from the US and Europe on Putin to end the war.
February 24, 2026, marks the 4th anniversary of the full-scale invasion. Over the past day, 116 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy launched missile and air strikes, and used kamikaze drones.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported the restoration of control over 400 sq. km of territory and 8 settlements in the Oleksandrivka direction. In the Zaporizhzhia direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are carrying out counterattacks to equalize the front line, not a counteroffensive.
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.
