Russian troops launch air strike on Sumy, injuring two children
On Saturday, at around 4 a.m., Russian troops launched an air strike on Sumy, wounding three people, including two children.
War
Russian army loses 1,010 soldiers in war against Ukraine in one day
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to February 21, 2026, in the war against Ukraine amount to about 1,258,890 soldiers, of which 1,010 were killed in the past day.
Man injured in Odesa due to nighttime drone attack
A man was wounded in Odesa as a result of a nighttime drone attack.
Russians launch 679 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region, leaving seven people wounded
Over the past day, Russian occupiers have launched 679 strikes on 36 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, leaving seven people wounded.
Soldiers capture Russian mercenary from Colombia
Soldiers from the 152nd Separate Jaeger Brigade captured a Colombian citizen recruited into the Russian army on the front line.
Drone attack: Residential buildings and educational institution damaged in Odesa
As a result of an attack by Russian drones in Odesa, infrastructure facilities, residential buildings, and an educational institution were damaged.
Sappers deactivate Russian drone that fell on ice of Kyiv Reservoir
Sappers from the State Emergency Service successfully neutralized a Russian drone found on the ice cover of the Kyiv Reservoir.
Ukrainian kickboxing champion Dmytro Rusetskyi killed in war
On February 15, athlete, coach, and soldier Dmytro Rusetskyi was killed on the front lines while carrying out a combat mission near the village of Pysarivka in the Sumy region.
20 February 2026
Russians failed to drive Ukrainians into bunkers – Zelensky
The enemy has failed to force Ukrainians into bunkers; instead, it is the Russians themselves who are in a real bunker.
War update: 130 clashes on front line, Ukrainian forces neutralize over 80 occupiers in Pokrovsk sector
Over the course of February 20, there were 130 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders. In particular, in the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy attempted 22 attacks.
Russian drone damages house in Kharkiv
In the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, a private house roof was damaged as a result of a drone attack on the evening of Friday, February 20.
Defense Forces liberate 300 square kilometers in southern regions – Zelensky
Ukraine's Defense Forces have liberated 300 square kilometers in the south of the country during counteroffensive assault operations.
Sviato-Pokrovske in Donetsk region under control of Defense Forces – military
The situation around Sviato-Pokrovske in the Donetsk region remains difficult; however, the village is under the control of Ukraine’s Defense Forces. Russian troops have made no advances and are being destroyed on the approaches.
Russian strike on Kharkiv region: death toll rises to three, two injured
Rescuers have recovered the bodies of two more victims following a strike on an enterprise in the Chuhuiv district.
Ukrainian forces deny encirclement of units in Rodynske
Reports claiming that Ukrainian Defense Forces units were encircled in the town of Rodynske in the Donetsk region are false.
Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery, injuring three civilians
Over the course of the day, Russian forces carried out nearly 60 attacks on two districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region using drones and artillery, leaving three people wounded.
Russian strike on Kharkiv region: three people may be trapped under rubble at industrial site
Three people may be trapped under the rubble of an industrial facility in Chuhuiv district.
War update: 51 clashes on front line since morning, Pokrovsk sector remains most active
Since the beginning of the day, 51 combat engagements have taken place between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops. The enemy is exerting the greatest pressure in the Pokrovsk sector, while also showing high activity in the Huliaipole and Kostiantynivka sectors.
UK commits GBP 13B in military aid to Ukraine
The United Kingdom has committed GBP 13 billion in military assistance to Ukraine.
Pistorius: Several countries respond to our call to provide Ukraine with missiles for Patriot
A number of countries have signaled their readiness to join Germany's initiative to supply Ukraine with additional PAC-3 missiles for the MIM-104 Patriot air defense systems.
Russian troops strike enterprise in Kharkiv region, one killed, two Injured
As a result of a Russian strike on an enterprise in the Malynivka community of the Chuhuiv district, one person was killed and two others were injured.
Russians attack White Angels unit with drone in Kharkiv region, leaving two killed
A Russian drone attacked the evacuation unit White Angels in the Kupiansk district, killing two police officers.
EU warns of risks of renewed Russian strikes during repairs of Druzhba oil pipeline
The European Union believes that only Ukraine should decide when the infrastructure of the Druzhba pipeline, damaged by Russia, can be restored. Hungary and Slovakia previously received Russian oil through this pipeline.
Russian soldier sentenced to life imprisonment for shooting Ukrainian POWs in Kursk region
The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv has sentenced a Russian soldier to life imprisonment for shooting Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Two people injured in air strike in Zaporizhzhia region
In Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, a 22-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man were wounded by guided aerial bombs.
Russian drone attacks fuel and energy company in Poltava region
In the Poltava region, Russian drone attacks have damaged the property of a fuel and energy company.
Ten thousand North Korean soldiers currently stationed in Russia, Zelensky says
North Korean soldiers are gaining experience in modern warfare in the Russian-Ukrainian war, which they will then be able to use when they return home.
Russian drones attack main building and dormitories of university in Kherson again
Russian drones attacked the main building of Kherson State University and the university's dormitories again.
Russian troops strike infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia
On Friday, February 20, Russian troops struck infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia.