Russian invasion update: Ukrainian military destroy Kadyrov forces unit near Hostomel
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27 February 2022
Minister Fedorov calls on Viber and PayPal CEOs to block their services in Russia
Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov has called on Rakuten Viber CEO Hiroshi Mikitani and PayPal CEO Dan Schulman to block their services in the Russian Federation.
Russian shells hit radioactive waste disposal site in Kyiv
Russian shells hit a radioactive waste disposal site at the Radon Association branch in Kyiv.
Russian invasion update: Ukrainian military capture Russian tank battalion commander
The servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine captured a commander of the tank battalion of the Russian army.
European Commission President: Cutting Russian banks off from SWIFT will effectively block Russia's exports and imports
A number of Russian banks will be cut off from SWIFT international payment system, which will stop most financial transactions around the world and effectively block Russia's exports and imports.
Russian invasion update: Enemy loses 7 planes, 11 helicopters, column of equipment, fuel convoy over past day
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Ukraine convenes emergency special session of UN General Assembly
Ukraine has requested members of the UN Security Council to convene an emergency special session of the General Assembly.
Russian invasion update: Two Russian air bombs destroyed in Vinnytsia region
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Musk gives Ukraine access to Starlink Internet
Elon Musk's Starlink satellite Internet developed by SpaceX has expanded its coverage area to Ukraine.
Russian invasion update: Enemy shell hits nine-story building in Kharkiv, killing a woman
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Russian invasion update: Russian troops blast gas pipeline in Kharkiv
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Russian invasion update: Russia’s military launch artillery attack on Sumy: man killed, woman wounded
As a result of an enemy artillery shelling within the residential sector in the city of Sumy, one man has been killed and one woman has been wounded.
Russian invasion update: Russians kill 10 Greek nationals near Mariupol – PM
Ten Greek nationals have been killed by Russian bombing near the city of Mariupol.
Western powers to disconnect Russian banks from SWIFT - statement
The leaders of the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States have condemned Putin's war on Ukraine, saying they are ready to impose additional restrictions on Russia, including disconnecting its banks from SWIFT.
Markarova warned US of possible chemical attack in Ukraine
Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova warned the United States and international community about the threat of chemical attack by Russia in the Donetsk region.
Russian invasion update: Vasylkiv hit with Russian missiles, oil depot nearby on fire
Russian occupiers have hit the city of Vasylkiv, Kyiv Region, with cruise or ballistic missiles.
Zelensky: We will fight as long as it takes to rid our country of occupation
Ukrainian people are delivering a decent rebuff to the invaders and will fight as long as it takes to liberate our country.
Journalist shot dead by Russian occupiers in Kherson Region
A journalist from Navkolo Tebe weekly publication has been shot dead by Russian occupiers in Kherson Region.
Part of Belarusian military units brought to combat readiness - Ukraine Army’s General Staff
The buildup of Russian aircraft and special operations forces continues on the territory of Belarus. At the same time, the Belarusian command has brought some of its units into combat readiness.
Ukrainian troops down enemy helicopter in Kharkiv region
In Kharkiv region, Ukrainian military shot down a Russian military helicopter.
26 February 2022
Founder of Rakuten Viber donates almost $9M to Ukraine
Hiroshi Mikitani, the founder of Japan’s company Rakuten Viber, donated $8.7 million to support Ukraine.
Latvia, Lithuania ban Russian airlines from their airspace
Latvia and Lithuania decided to close their airspace to Russian air carriers.
Occupiers fired on Sartana village: four civilians killed, another nine wounded
In Donetsk region, Russian troops again shelled Sartana village, killing four civilians and wounding another nine.
Russia's attack on Kyiv kills 14 military and 6 civilians, including a child - Klitschko
Fourteen military and territorial defense members and six civilians, including a child, have been killed since Russian forces launched an attack on Kyiv.
Ukraine closes checkpoints across border with Russia, Belarus
The Ukrainian government has approved a decision to temporarily close checkpoints across the state border with Russia and Belarus.
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed Russian column near Severodonetsk
In Luhansk region, the Ukrainian defenders destroyed an enemy column near Severodonetsk, forcing the Russian occupiers to retreat.
Arestovych on enemy losses: More than 1,000 killed, about 2,500 wounded
Russian troops have suffered heavy losses – more than 1,000 were killed and about 2,500 were wounded.
Germany to supply Ukraine with anti-tank weapons, Stinger missiles – Scholz
The German government on Saturday approved a decision to supply Ukraine with 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 Stinger surface-to-air missiles from Bundeswehr stocks to support Ukraine's Armed Forces.
PAP calls for TASS to be expelled from EANA
The Polish Press Agency (PAP) has called for the expulsion of Russian news agency TASS from the European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA).
Zelensky: EU countries to agree on decision to cut Russia off from SWIFT
Ukrainian diplomats have been working around the clock so that European countries could agree on a decision to cut Russia off from the global SWIFT payment system.