Over 500,000 refugees flee war in Ukraine, displacing another 160,000 within country
Russia's armed aggression has already caused a refugee flow of over 500,000 from Ukraine, while at least 160,000 have become internally displaced persons (IDPs).
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28 February 2022
Russia has already fired 113 Iskander, Kalibr missiles at Ukraine – army chief
Russia has already fired 113 Iskander and Kalibr missiles at peaceful cities and villages in Ukraine.
Belarusian army units moving towards border with Volyn region - General Staff
Some units of the most combat-ready formations of the Armed Forces of Belarus have started moving towards the border with Ukraine's Volyn region.
EU Council imposes sanctions on 26 Russians for aggression against Ukraine
The EU Council today decided to add 26 people and one entity to the sanctions list for undermining or threatening Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence.
Poland at UN: Putin, Lukashenko have created biggest humanitarian crisis since World War II
Russia, which launched a war in Ukraine with the help of the regime in Belarus, has caused one of the biggest crises in Europe since World War II, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to become refugees.
One killed, five wounded in airstrike on outskirts of Brovary
One person was killed and five others were wounded in an airstrike on the outskirts of Brovary.
Family burnt to death in their car after Kharkiv shelling
In Kharkiv, as a result of the shelling of residential buildings, a family with children was burnt to death in their car. People who left bomb shelters to get some water were also killed.
Russia launched missile strikes on three settlements in Kyiv Region
The Russian military have launched missile strikes on Vasylkiv, Bila Tserkva and Kalynivka, which are situated in Kyiv Region.
Police destroy two Russian tanks in Kharkiv Region
Two Russian tanks have been destroyed by the police in Derhachi, Kharkiv Region, which is temporarily under the enemy’s control.
About 20 helicopters moving from Belarus towards Kyiv
Up to 20 helicopters are moving from Belarus towards the city of Kyiv.
Russian invasion update: Invaders shell nine settlements in Donetsk Region, one person killed
The situation regarding the Russian invasion
President signs application for Ukraine's membership in EU
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed an application for Ukraine's membership in the European Union.
Russian troops may jam communications in near-front zone – intelligence data
Russian troops may soon attempt to jam communications (mobile and internet network) in the near-front zone.
More than 300 high-ranking officers of Russian army killed – Arestovych
More than 300 high-ranking officers of the Russian army have been already killed in the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine.
Negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian delegations continue
Negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian delegations are currently underway.
Government approves UAH 100,000 in salaries for military on the frontline
The Ukrainian military defending the frontline will be paid UAH 100,000 per month.
Czech PM supports Ukraine's accession to EU under special procedure
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala supports Ukraine's accession to the European Union under a special procedure.
Russian invasion update: At least 11 people killed in shelling in Kharkiv
The situation regarding the Russian invasion
Luxembourg to send anti-tank weapons to Ukraine
Luxembourg will send anti-tank weapons, vehicles and other supplies to Ukraine.
Enemy helicopter shot down in Kharkiv region – Herashchenko
A helicopter of Russian invaders was shot down in Kharkiv region.
Russian invasion update: Enemies drop cluster bombs on village in Chernihiv region
The situation regarding the Russian invasion
One dead, several others wounded in Russian artillery attack on Severodonetsk
Russian artillery fired on residential districts in Severodonetsk, killing a woman and injuring several other civilians.
Russian invasion update: More than 30 people injured in shelling in Kharkiv, 1 woman died
The situation regarding the Russian invasion
EU allocates EUR 90M in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine
In response to the difficult situation in which Ukrainian citizens found themselves as a result of Russian aggression, the European Commission today announced the disbursement of another EUR 90 million in emergency humanitarian assistance to all those who need it.
National Security and Defense Council: Ukraine begins to overtake military initiative
Ukraine has begun to overtake military initiative, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov announced.
“I’m scared. We’re hitting everyone, even civilians” – Russian soldier to his mother before being killed in action
The Security Service of Ukraine has made public a photo of texts sent by one of the Russian invaders to his mother before he was killed in combat.
Ukrainian delegation demands Russia withdraw its troops, including from Crimea, Donbas - Arestovych
The Ukrainian delegation has demanded at its talks with Russia in Belarus that Russia withdraw all its troops from Ukraine, including from Crimea and certain districts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Kyivstar blocks all text messages coming to its subscribers from Russia, Belarus
Ukraine's mobile operator Kyivstar has blocked all text messages coming from Russia and Belarus to the numbers of its subscribers due to a large number of spam messages with unreliable information.
Defenders of Zmiinyi Island alive, in Russian captivity – Navy
Ukrainian marines and border guards, who offered resistance to Russian invaders during an attack on Zmiinyi (Snake) Island are alive. Now they are in Russian captivity.
NATO stepping up support with air-defense missiles, anti-tank weapons to Ukraine – Stoltenberg
NATO Allies continue to increase assistance to Ukraine, including the provision of necessary air-defense missiles and anti-tank weapons, as well as financial and humanitarian support.