Russia loses 1,070 troops in Ukraine war over past 24 hours
Russia suffered approximately 1,262,490 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and February 25, 2026, with 1,070 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
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Russian drones attack critical, transport infrastructure in Mykolaiv region
Russian Shahed-type drones have targeted critical and transport infrastructure facilities in Mykolaiv and the Voznesensk district of the Mykolaiv region.
Russian agent who guided ballistic strikes on Chernihiv region sentenced to 15 years in prison
An agent of Russian military intelligence who set up a "video trap" to help guide Russian ballistic missiles at targets in the Chernihiv region has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property.
Fedorov: Another ₴1.6 billion allocated for anti-drone nets in frontline regions and border areas
The government is accelerating the construction of anti-drone nets in border and frontline areas, allocating an additional ₴1.6 billion for this purpose.
Russia builds its strategy not on frontline success, Latvian armed forces commander says
Russia's strategy in waging war against Ukraine is not built on battlefield successes, as there is currently a parity of forces there.
24 February 2026
Two killed, five injured in Russian airstrike on Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian forces have carried out an airstrike on the Synelnykove district of the Dnipropetrovsk region, killing two people and injuring five others.
Canada to deliver nearly 500 armored vehicles to Ukraine
Canada is allocating a new military aid package to Ukraine that will include 449 armored vehicles.
Pavlo Palisa, Deputy Head of the Office of the President
Victory Means a Future Where Russia Can No Longer Kill Our People or Dictate Our Destiny
War update: 50 clashes on front line, fighting continues in four sectors
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 50 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops, with fighting continuing in four sectors.
Seven utility workers injured in Kherson by explosion
Seven utility workers were injured in Kherson due to the detonation of explosives in the city center.
Enemy assault units in south are 86% staffed, says Voloshyn
In the southern sector, the assault units of the Russian Vostok Group are on average 86% staffed, but some units that took part in the assaults have significantly fewer personnel.
Russian military pay bonuses for FPV drone strikes on Ukrainian troops – Voloshyn
Certain units of the Russian army have already received cash bonuses for February for successful FPV drone strikes against Ukrainian servicemen in the Huliaipole sector.
Russian strike on community in Donetsk region leaves one civilian killed, two wounded
Russian forces carried out an FPV drone strike on the Kostiantynivka community in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, killing one civilian and injuring two others.
Russian army plans new assaults in Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia region, Voloshyn claims
Russian troops are regrouping assault units and preparing to resume active combat operations in the area of the village of Stepnohirsk in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Russians confiscate Ukrainian SIM cards due to absence of Starlink communication – Voloshyn
Russian troops operating on the Prydniprovske front are attempting to gain internet access by confiscating or purchasing SIM cards from Ukrainian mobile operators due to the absence of Starlink satellite communications.
Defense Forces maintain control over Ternuvate, Voloshyn says
Defense Forces are in complete control of the village of Ternuvate in the Zaporizhzhia region, despite Russian troops' claims that they have established control over the settlement.
Ukrainian forces strike Russian logistics, command posts, ATACMS missiles hit targets
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have struck Russian military command posts, supply depots, and a repair base using, among other weapons, ATACMS missiles.
Russian drone attacks municipal enterprise in Kherson, employee killed
In Kherson, as a result of a Russian drone attack, a municipal worker was killed on his 62nd birthday while performing his professional duties.
Russia creates new divisions formally, but cannot staff them, Palisa claims
In 2025, Russia set a goal to create 15 new divisions, but in fact began forming only four.
Russia's manpower losses reach 1.26 million, but enemy adapts and changes tactics, says Palisa
The capture of one kilometer of Ukrainian territory in 2025 cost the Russian Federation about 120 soldiers.
Explosions heard in Crimea near Kacha and Saky airfields
Explosions were heard overnight in the temporarily occupied Crimea. They were heard at the Kacha Airfield in Sevastopol and the Saky Airfield near Yevpatoriia.
War update: 116 clashes on front line, fiercest battles are in Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors
Over the past day, February 23, there were 116 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the enemy exerting the most pressure in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors.
Russians launch more than 100 strikes on Sumy region, damaging educational and medical facilities
Russian troops launched more than 100 strikes on 36 settlements in 16 territorial communities of the Sumy region in 24 hours, from the morning of February 23 to the morning of February 24.
Zelensky reflects on four years of war: We have defended our independence
On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainians have every right to assert that they defended their independence, preserved their statehood, and prevented the Kremlin from achieving its goals.
Russia loses about 1,261,420 troops in four years of full-scale war against Ukraine
Total combat losses of Russian forces over four years of the full-scale war against Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to February 24, 2026, amount to approximately 1,261,420 personnel, including 920 losses over the past day alone.
Today marks fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Four years ago, on February 24, 2022, at around 3:40, the first column of Russian tanks entered Ukraine’s Luhansk region, while residents of many Ukrainian cities awoke to the first enemy missile strikes.
Russians attack Zaporizhzhia district with glide bombs, injuring civilian
An enemy attack on the Zaporizhzhia district left one person injured; a fire broke out on the premises of an agricultural enterprise.
Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia leave five people injured, including minor
At least five people, including a child, were injured as a result of enemy strikes on Zaporizhzhia. An infrastructure facility caught fire following the attack.
Russia spreads fakes about alleged 'terror by Ukrainian soldiers' in Huliaipole – CCD
Kremlin propagandists are spreading false claims about terror allegedly carried out by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Huliaipole, Zaporizhzhia region.