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The US Army successfully tested HIMARS in the Arctic, despite components freezing. This confirmed its ability to deliver accurate fire in harsh conditions.
Tesla has released a new Cybertruck trim for $59,990 with a dual-motor setup, 0-100 km/h acceleration in 4. 1 seconds, and a range of 517 km. The offer may be valid for only 10 days, depending on demand.
India has suspended trade talks with the US after the Supreme Court overturned Trump's previous tariffs, leading to the imposition of a 15% rate. This decision affected an agreement to reduce tariffs on Indian goods and purchase US products.
New York authorities declared a state of emergency, banning travel and canceling classes due to the approaching largest snowstorm since 2016. Up to 60 centimeters of snow are expected, requiring residents to stay home.
Tehran and Moscow have signed a confidential contract for 500 million euros for the supply of 500 Verba MANPADS and 2500 9M336 missiles. The agreement also provides for the transfer of 500 Mowgli-2 night vision devices for tracking low-flying targets.
The Czech Republic will not be able to fulfill its obligations to NATO by 2026 due to cuts in military spending. The government plans to limit the Ministry of Defense's expenditures, which will affect the creation of a heavy brigade for the alliance.
Since the beginning of the day, 112 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The enemy used 3,900 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,313 shellings.
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.
The US Supreme Court canceled emergency tariffs, which eased trade pressure on China. This decision improves Beijing's negotiating position ahead of Trump's visit.
Spouses Serhiy and Khrystyna Slavski were providing assistance to 17-year-old and 25-year-old boys who were injured by an unknown explosive device.
In the Kyiv region, 17 people were injured as a result of the enemy's night attack, including four children. Five people were hospitalized, two adults are in serious condition.
Ukraine is experiencing a severe shortage of personnel and weapons in key areas of the front, which creates risks for deterring the Russian offensive. To turn the tide, Kyiv needs to mobilize about 250,000 servicemen.
11 drones were shot down in Moscow, after which a special security regime for aviation was introduced. This led to temporary restrictions on civil aviation operations at Vnukovo, Domodedovo, Zhukovsky, and Sheremetyevo airports.
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 week of February 23 to March 1 takes place in the corridor between two eclipses, and from February 26, Mercury goes retrograde in Pisces. This period will bring a re-evaluation of the past and important decisions.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting after Russia's massive night attack with almost 50 missiles and 297 drones. They discussed protection against Russian strikes and the investigation of the terrorist attack in Lviv.
Russia has de facto annexed Belarus and uses its infrastructure to attack Ukraine and destabilize NATO. Belarus has lost its sovereignty and is an accomplice in the aggression.
Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed two Russian Tor anti-aircraft missile systems and hit an oil depot in Luhansk on the night of February 22. One Tor air defense system was hit near Donetsk, the second - in Topolyne, Mariupol district.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported enemy losses for the day: 890 occupiers, 9 tanks, and other equipment were destroyed. Total personnel losses reached 1,259,780 people.
Trump announced the deployment of the hospital ship USNS Mercy to Greenland to provide medical assistance to local residents. This initiative is being implemented in partnership with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry.
The German CDU/CSU bloc proposes introducing mandatory age verification for teenagers on social media. This is intended to protect their mental health from the negative influence of online platforms.
NASA has postponed the Artemis II mission due to problems with helium supply in the Space Launch System rocket. This makes a launch in March 2026 impossible; the rocket will be transported to the hangar for repairs.
After a massive avalanche on Castle Peak near Lake Tahoe, rescuers found the bodies of nine deceased skiers. The search operation lasted four days and was complicated by snowfalls.
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.
Operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces hit a 9K515 Tornado-S MLRS and an oil depot in occupied Crimea. Damage to the enterprise will lead to disruptions in fuel and lubricants supply.
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.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck two Project 22460 "Okhotnik" border patrol ships in Inkerman and two Be-12 aircraft at the Yevpatoria Aircraft Repair Plant. A Tornado-S MLRS was also destroyed in the Zaporizhzhia region.
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.
Explosions were heard in Tatarstan today, and the authorities of Almetyevsk reported an "attempted massive UAV attack on production facilities. "