Explosions ring out in Poltava region amid air raid alert - media
During the air alert in Poltava region, a number of explosions were reported.
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28 February 2024
Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Brigade knocks Russians out of Krasnohorivka
The 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, Ukraine’s Armed Forces, pushed Russian invasion unots from Krasnohorivka in Donetsk region, inflicting massive losses on the enemy and regaining control of the settlement.
War update: 79 combat clashes along Ukraine’s frontlines
On Wednesday, February 28, Ukraine reported 79 combat engagements, most of them in the Novopavlivka and Avdiivka directions.
Russians patrol sea near Sevastopol with Iranian drone
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, north of Sevastopol, Russian troops are patrolling the sea with an Iranian Mohajer-6 UAV.
Belgium to donate EUR 200M for Czech initiative on ammo for Ukraine
Belgium will allocate EUR 200 million to the Czech Republic's initiative to quickly deliver hundreds of thousands of artillery shells to Ukraine.
Zelensky calls on partners to ramp up arms production, not to allow delays in supplies
President Volodymyr Zelensky called on partners not to allow delays in the supply of weapons to Ukraine in order not to give Putin a reason to consider the possibility of putting pressure on Europe and the West.
Russian artillery strike kills woman in Nikopol
Russian invasion troops fired off an artillery barrage at the town of Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, Wednesday afternoon, killing a local woman, 61.
Ukraine’s forces destroy two Russian UAV launch pads in Kherson region
On the left (eastern) bank of the Dnipro in Kherson region, the Defense Forces destroyed two drone launch pads, a military supply hub, and an e-warfare maneuver group.
At least two dead as Russian bombs pummel Kupiansk
Russian warplanes bombed Kupiansk in Kharkiv region, killing two local man, including a priest, and injuring a woman. More people could be affected as work is ongoing to clear the rubble.
Fire station damaged in Russian shelling of Donetsk region
A fire station in the town of Kurakhove, Donetsk region, was damaged by Russian shelling.
Netherlands announces procurement of nine DITA howitzers for Ukraine
The Netherlands ordered nine DITA self-propelled artillery systems from the Czech Republic to be delivered to Ukraine.
Russian shelling damages 5 private houses, 1 apartment block in Sumy region
In the Sumy region, the shelling by Russian forces caused damage to 25 private houses, an apartment block, an administrative building of the city council, a shop, a club, and a farm.
Ukrainian forces eliminated 561 occupiers in Tavria sector in past day - Tarnavskyi
The Ukrainian Defense Forces eliminated more than 560 Russian invaders, 38 units of military equipment and 358 UAVs in the Tavria sector over the past day.
Residential buildings burned in Kherson at night as result of shelling
In Kherson, two residential buildings burned down at night as a result of shelling.
Russians can capture settlements near Avdiivka if they overcome difficult terrain - ISW
The Russian army is trying to take advantage of the tactical advantages gained after the capture of Avdiivka and maintains a relatively high rate of offensive operations to advance as far as possible in the city before Ukrainian troops establish more cohesive and difficult to pass defensive lines in the area.
Russian shelling of Donetsk region leaves one civilian killed and five injured
On February 27, one civilian was killed and five others were injured in the Donetsk region by Russian invaders.
Russia suffered 1,060 military casualties in Ukraine in past day
From February 24, 2022 to February 28, 2024, Russia’s military casualties in Ukraine totaled about 412,610, including 1,060 soldiers eliminated in the past 24 hours.
Ukraine’s air defenses shoot down all 10 Shahed UAVs overnight
On the night of February 28, 2024, the enemy attacked with S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles from the occupied part of Donetsk region and 10 Shahed combat UAVs from Russia’s Primorsko-Akhtarsk.
Ukraine’s General Staff: 102 combat clashes on battlefield in past day
The enemy launched 8 missile attacks and 75 airstrikes, as well as 141 attacks involving multiple launch rocket systems on the positions of the Defense Forces of Ukraine and populated areas.
Canadian military trains Ukrainian defenders to provide tactical combat casualty care
The Canadian Armed Forces showed how they train Ukrainian defenders to provide tactical combat casualty care.
Debris from downed Shahed UAV causes fire in Odesa
Falling debris from a downed enemy drone in Odesa caused a short circuit in the power grid of a critical infrastructure facility, resulting in a fire that was quickly extinguished.
Another 15 children evacuated from Selydove community
Another 29 civilians, including 15 children, were evacuated from the Selydove community of the Donetsk region to the Zakarpattia region.
ICRC reacts after journalists report POW rights violations by Russian Red Cross operatives
Staffers from the Russian Red Cross, the organization directly financed from the Federal budget, could abuse Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russian penal colonies, including in the temporarily occupied territories.
27 February 2024
Ukraine needs military support for victory - OSCE PA President
Ukraine needs military support to win the war with Russia initiated by the Kremlin, which "cannot be allowed to win this war."
Enemy shells Kurakhove with artillery, killing civilian
The Russian army shelled the Kurakhove community with artillery, killing one person and injuring five others.
Ukrainian Armed Forces repell 70 attacks over past day, most of them in Avdiivka direction
During the day, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled an enemy assault on the left bank of the Dnipro River and 69 attacks in six other directions, most of them in Avdiivka and Novopavlivka.
Brigade that defends Avdiivka goes on rotation for first time in two years
The 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Marko Bezruchko, which was defending Avdiivka, has gone on rotation for the first time in two years.
Belgium assists Ukraine, but does not send troops
Belgium will consistently support Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression by supplying aid and necessary equipment but does not intend to send its military into the fight.
Russians struck 10 times with drones in Nikopol district, causing destruction
The Russian army attacked Nikopol with drones and artillery.
Philanthropists deliver almost 100 generators to Kherson region
Philanthropists donated almost 100 generators to the Kherson region, which were received by residents of Kherson, Chornobaivka, and Novovorontsovka, as well as the military.