War to go on until Russia “fragmented” - NSDC secretary
As long as Russia is not fragmented, no war can possibly stop.
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26 February 2023
NSDC explains why Ukrainians weren’t warned of full-scale invasion
The Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Oleksiy Danilov, said there were several scenarios for the start of the full-scale war, so no one could offer accurate predictions on when exactly the massive offensive would be launched.
Russians resume military exercises in occupied part of Kherson region
In the temporarily captured part of Kherson region, in the Henichesk district, the Russian forces resumed military drills.
Ukrainian fire training instructors completed courses in Lithuania
In Lithuania, the graduation took place of Ukraine’s class 1-3 fire training instructors, for the first time in the country’s history.
Border guards repel two attacks, destroy enemy assault group near Bakhmut
Soldiers of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine repelled two attacks and destroyed an enemy assault group near Bakhmut, decimating nine Russian invaders and wounding five more.
Russians hit Donetsk region 34 times in past day
The Russian army launched 34 strikes on 15 settlements in Donetsk region over the past day.
Invaders postpone restoration of Sievierodonetsk for two years
After the occupation of Sievierodonetsk, the Russian invaders constantly announced the town's restoration, but it was not prepared for winter and now remains without a heating supply. Now the occupying power promises to restore Sievierodonetsk by 2025.
Enemy shells border areas of Sumy region with mortars
On Sunday morning, the troops of the Russian Federation shelled the border areas of Sumy region with mortars.
Russian infantry storming positions of Ukrainian forces near Kreminna, Bilohorivka – Haidai
In the Luhansk region, Russian infantry troops are storming the positions of Ukrainian forces near such settlements as Kreminna and Bilohorivka.
Kharkiv region’s border areas come under enemy fire
On February 25, 2023, Russian troops shelled the border areas of the Kharkiv region’s Chuhuiv, Kupiansk and Kharkiv districts.
Kherson region struck by Russians 78 times, two civilians killed
Russian troops have opened fire on the Kherson region 78 times over the past day. Casualties among civilians were reported.
Three killed, four injured in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk region
Three civilians have been killed and four injured in Russia’s shelling of the Donetsk region over the past day.
Ukraine Army eliminates about 148,130 enemy troops
Russia has already lost about 148,130 troops in Ukraine (+660 over the past day).
Russians shell Dnipropetrovsk region 17 times overnight Sun
Russian troops launched 17 strikes overnight Sunday, targeting the Nikopol district in Dnipropetrovsk region, including the Nikopol, Marhanets, and Myrove communities.
Ukraine downs over 650 missiles, 610 drones since Sep
Ukrainian defense forces have destroyed more than 650 Russian cruise missiles and 610 Iranian-made kamikaze drones since September 2022.
Conscripts brought from Russia to set up fortifications in Crimea
Russian troops are enhancing their defenses in the temporarily occupied Crimea, setting up more fortifications. In particular, 150 conscript soldiers from Russia’s Chelyabinsk region were ordered to do the relevant engineering work.
Lithuania raises EUR 14M to buy radars for Ukraine
The Radarom charity campaign set up in Lithuania has raised EUR 14 million for military radars for Ukraine’s Armed Forces.
ISW convinced of Ukraine’s victory - Kuleba
Institute for the Study of War (ISW) is convinced that Ukraine will win the war with Russia.
Intel official comments on Ukraine counteroffensive goals
The Ukrainian Army will be ready to launch a counteroffensive as early as this spring with one of its strategic goals being to cut Russia’s access to Crimea.
25 February 2023
EUR 385,000 raised at charity concert in Latvia to help Ukraine
A total of EUR 385,000 has been collected at a charity concert entitled "Tribute to Ukraine" in Latvia to help Ukraine in the war against Russia.
There will be new sanctions against Russia so that nothing remains of potential of aggression – Zelensky
Sanctions will continue to be introduced against Russia so that nothing remains of the potential of Russian aggression.
American Army veteran dies in action in Ukraine
Andrew Peters, an American Army veteran from Marshfield, Wisconsin, died in action on February 16 in Ukraine.
Two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region struck, power line damaged
During the day, Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region were struck with heavy artillery.
Enemy hits Avdiivka with artillery, tanks, Grad MLRS, launches airstrike
Today, February 25, the town of Avdiivka in Donetsk region is under heavy Russian fire. At least one person was injured.
War update: Missile and artillery units hit two Russians personnel clusters, EW system
During the day, Ukraine’s missile and artillery units struck two Russian personnel clusters and an electronic warfare (EW) system.
Russians shell border areas of Sumy region with artillery
Russian troops shelled the border areas of Sumy region with tube artillery.
Russians launch missile attack on Kramatorsk
Russian troops launched a missile attack on the city of Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, injuring one person.
Syrskyi visits Ukrainian units defending Bakhmut
Commander of the Eastern Group of Forces, Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi visited the military units of the Defense Forces that defend Bakhmut and the approaches to it.
Zelensky on new EU sanctions: Pressure on Russia must increase
The pressure on Russia must increase, and Ukraine expects decisive steps against the Russian nuclear industry and the Rosatom corporation, as well as more pressure on the Russian military and banks.
Three civilians wounded in Russian artillery shelling of Kherson
Three civilians have been wounded in Russian artillery shelling of Kherson.