Air defense forces neutralized hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles during the massive shelling. Experts warn of a change in enemy tactics and the threat of new strikes.
Russia launched 34 missiles and 392 drones of various types at Ukraine. Air defense forces destroyed 390 targets, and hits were recorded at 22 locations across the country.
Special forces of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine damaged two key vessels of the Kerch ferry crossing and the infrastructure of the Port Kavkaz. The ships were transporting weapons and equipment of the occupiers.
The Defense Forces hit an Iskander launcher, Nebo-U and S-300 stations, as well as a number of enemy command posts. The losses of the occupiers are currently being clarified.
Air defense forces shot down 58 missiles and 402 drones during a massive attack on critical infrastructure. The main direction of the enemy attack was the Kyiv region.
Ukraine has received PAC-3 interceptor missiles to defend against ballistic targets. The new batch of ammunition is capable of shooting down Kinzhal, Iskander, and Zircon missiles.
Russian forces struck a bus in the Kupyansk district with a missile. The driver and two passengers were killed, and four more people were injured.
Air defense neutralized 117 enemy UAVs of various types. An Iskander-M missile and eight drones were recorded to have hit seven different locations.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the CPD of the National Security and Defense Council, noted that strikes on the production of Russian missiles are the key to ending the war in Ukraine.
The Defense Forces hit a Russian microelectronics plant that produces chips for Iskander missiles. Significant damage to production facilities has been recorded.
As a result of the strike on the enterprise that produces chips for missile systems, there are dead and wounded. The plant produces components for Iskanders and S-400s.
Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi announced the liberation of 285 sq. km in the Oleksandrivka direction. DeepStrike attacks reduced oil refining in Russia by almost a quarter.
Air defense forces shot down and suppressed 161 enemy drones out of 197 launched. Two ballistic missiles and 36 drones were recorded hitting eight locations.
The enemy used 1,750 drones and 1,530 aerial bombs against civilian infrastructure. Zelenskyy called for strengthening air defense and sanctions against the aggressor.
Air defense forces shot down and suppressed 98 enemy drones in various regions. Two Iskander-M missiles and 19 drones were recorded hitting 11 locations.
Air defense forces destroyed 19 missiles and 453 drones during a massive attack on critical infrastructure. There are dead and injured in Kharkiv as a result of the strikes.
Units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces hit a Ka-27 helicopter, an Iskander OTRK concentration area, and air defense systems. An ammunition depot was also destroyed, and strikes were carried out on enemy personnel concentrations.
On the night of February 28, Russia attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M missile and 105 attack UAVs of various types. Air defense forces shot down 96 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported shooting down 32 out of 39 missiles and 374 out of 420 drones launched by Russia. Five ballistic missiles and 46 attack UAVs were recorded as hitting their targets.
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.
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.
On the night of February 24, Russia attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 133 attack drones. Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 111 enemy drones.
Russia launched a ballistic missile and 126 drones at Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 105 enemy drones.
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 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.
Since the beginning of February 21, 121 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. Russian occupiers launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones, and carried out shelling.
On February 21, explosions were reported in Russia's Samara region, with the Neftegorsk gas processing plant being attacked. Local authorities blamed Ukraine for the attack, and the aftermath of the explosions was recorded by NASA satellites.
Ukraine's defense forces hit the Votkinsk Plant in Russia, which produces ballistic missiles. An oil refinery, a fuel depot, and a UAV workshop were also hit.
The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a "Tornado-S" multiple launch rocket system in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. This modernized MLRS has a firing range of up to 120 km and is used to shell peaceful cities.
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.
