War update: 175 clashes of front line, fiercest battles are in Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors
Over the past day, 175 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front line.
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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.
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.
Nauseda strips former Ukrainian education minister Tabachnyk of Lithuanian award over collaboration with Russia
Gitanas Nauseda, President of Lithuania, has signed a decree removing Dmytro Tabachnyk from the list of recipients of the Order of the Grand Duke of Gediminas, II class.
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.
IMF to review $8.1B agreement for Ukraine in coming days
The International Monetary Fund is expected to review a new $8.1 billion lending program for Ukraine at the staff level in the coming days.
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.
Shmyhal: Russia prepares new strikes on energy facilities
Information has been received about Russia preparing new strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. All services have been instructed to prepare as thoroughly as possible for the upcoming challenges.
Hungary to block EUR 90 billion EU loan to Ukraine – Szijjarto
Hungary will block the European Union’s allocation of funds to Ukraine under a EUR 90 billion loan until the transit of Russian oil via the Druzhba pipeline is restored.
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.
Seven more Ukrainian children and teenagers return from occupied territories
Seven more Ukrainian children and teenagers have been brought back from territories temporarily occupied by Russia as part of the Ukrainian President’s Bring Kids Back UA initiative and with the assistance of the Save Ukraine team.
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.
Poland continues financial support for Starlink in Ukraine
During the full-scale war, Poland has provided Ukraine with over 29,000 Starlink terminals and continues to financially support their operation.
Vsevolod Chentsov, Representative of Ukraine to the EU
EU Accession Will Strengthen Security for Both Ukraine and Europe
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 propaganda spreads fake claim of “500,000 unidentified fallen” Ukrainian soldiers
Propagandists falsified material from the German broadcaster Deutsche Welle
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.
Trump’s Board of Peace exceeds Gaza mandate and could replace UN – expert
The Board of Peace established at the initiative of U.S. President Donald Trump is gradually transforming into a body with extraordinarily broad powers that go beyond its original mandate to address the situation in the Gaza Strip.
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.
Zelensky hears report on Geneva talks: Priorities for next meeting defined
President Volodymyr Zelensky expects the next round of trilateral negotiations to take place in February and believes it could be productive.
UK commits GBP 13B in military aid to Ukraine
The United Kingdom has committed GBP 13 billion in military assistance to Ukraine.