"116 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops.
Ukrainian defenders repelled two Russian attacks in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors. The enemy launched one air strike, dropping one guided bomb, and carried out 107 shelling attacks, 16 of them with MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the Russians twice stormed the positions of Ukrainian units in the direction of Hrafske and Kutkivka.Two enemy attacks took place in the Kupiansk sector. Defense Forces repelled the invaders' assault in the Pishchane area.
In the Lyman sector, the Russians attacked seven times, attempting to advance toward Drobysheve and toward Novoserhiivka, Shyikivka, and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled six Russian attempts to advance in the areas of Platonivka and Zakitne.
No enemy offensive actions were recorded in the Kramatorsk sector, the General Staff emphasized.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian troops carried out 17 attacks in the areas of Kleban-Byk, Shcherbynivka, Ivanopillia, Sofiivka, Berestok, and toward Kostiantynivka and Novopavlivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Defense Forces stopped 22 assaults and offensive actions by Russian troops in the areas of Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Udachne, Molodetske, Shakhove, and toward Shevchenko.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked Ukrainian positions 11 times in the Ternove area and toward Vyshneve and Nove Zaporizhzhia.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Russians attempted 14 times to advance on the positions of the Defense Forces in the areas of Huliaipole and toward Varvarivka and Zaliznychne.
No enemy offensive actions were recorded in the Orikhiv sector.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Defense Forces repelled one Russian attack.." Ukrin
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Monday, February 23, 2026
Russia attacks Ukraine with missile and 126 drones: air defence intercepts 105 UAVs, 20 locations hit
"Russian forces attacked Ukraine using an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 126 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and other types of drones.
Ukrainian air defence forces had destroyed or jammed 105 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and other types of drones in the country's north, south and east.
Hits by a ballistic missile and 20 UAVs were recorded at 11 locations and the fall of downed aerial assets (debris) at one location.
Aircraft, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare assets, unmanned systems units and mobile fire groups from Ukraine's defence forces were involved in repelling the attack.
The attack is ongoing, as several Russian drones are still in Ukrainian airspace." Pravada
Ukrainian air defence forces had destroyed or jammed 105 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and other types of drones in the country's north, south and east.
Hits by a ballistic missile and 20 UAVs were recorded at 11 locations and the fall of downed aerial assets (debris) at one location.
Aircraft, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare assets, unmanned systems units and mobile fire groups from Ukraine's defence forces were involved in repelling the attack.
The attack is ongoing, as several Russian drones are still in Ukrainian airspace." Pravada
Cartel violence sweeps Mexico following death of drug lord
"Battles between cartels and security officials have broken out in multiple cities across Mexico after a top drug kingpin was killed by the military.On Sunday, Mexico’s Secretariat of National Defense announced that its special forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Cervantes died from his wounds as a result of a military operation to capture in Tapalpa.
The cartel responded by blocking roads and attacking patrol vehicles. Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro declared a state of emergency. The violence has quickly spread to the states of Michoacan, Tamaulipas, Zacatecas, Colima, and Oaxaca." RT
The cartel responded by blocking roads and attacking patrol vehicles. Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro declared a state of emergency. The violence has quickly spread to the states of Michoacan, Tamaulipas, Zacatecas, Colima, and Oaxaca." RT
Missile strikes reported across Russia as Belgorod faces blackouts and major oil pipeline hub in Tatarstan damaged
"Explosions were reported overnight in Russia’s Belgorod, where officials said a large-scale missile strike caused significant damage to local infrastructure, as reports also emerged of attacks targeting energy and oil infrastructure elsewhere in Russia.
Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said the city is reportedly facing disruptions to electricity, water supply, and heating after damage to energy facilities.Footage circulating on public channels showed blasts across the city, while witnesses said large parts of Belgorod were left in darkness, with light coming mainly from vehicle headlights.
Gladkov said emergency services were working at impacted sites and that the scale of the damage would be assessed later, adding that apartment buildings, a social facility, and several private homes were damaged in the attacks.
Regional authorities also reported drone strikes that damaged equipment at an industrial enterprise and injured a civilian woman in a nearby village, who was hospitalized with blast and shrapnel wounds.
Aside from Belgorod, residents in the Russian cities of Saratov and Engels also reported hearing multiple explosions overnight, according to independent Russian Telegram news channel Astra. Separately, residents in Tatarstan's Almetyevsk reported further blasts and a fire in the city, though officials have not yet released detailed information about the incidents." KI
Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said the city is reportedly facing disruptions to electricity, water supply, and heating after damage to energy facilities.Footage circulating on public channels showed blasts across the city, while witnesses said large parts of Belgorod were left in darkness, with light coming mainly from vehicle headlights.
Gladkov said emergency services were working at impacted sites and that the scale of the damage would be assessed later, adding that apartment buildings, a social facility, and several private homes were damaged in the attacks.
Regional authorities also reported drone strikes that damaged equipment at an industrial enterprise and injured a civilian woman in a nearby village, who was hospitalized with blast and shrapnel wounds.
Aside from Belgorod, residents in the Russian cities of Saratov and Engels also reported hearing multiple explosions overnight, according to independent Russian Telegram news channel Astra. Separately, residents in Tatarstan's Almetyevsk reported further blasts and a fire in the city, though officials have not yet released detailed information about the incidents." KI
7.1 Earthquake - South China Sea, 62 km west of Kudat, Sabah, Malaysia
"A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurred in the South China Sea near the coast of Malaysia in the early morning at 12.57 am local time (Asia/Kuching GMT +8). The quake had a great depth of 620 km (385 mi) and was felt over a large region." VD
Very strong mag. 6.5 Earthquake - 58 km southeast of Loei, Changwat Loei, Thailand
"A very strong magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit 58 km (36 mi) away from Loei, Changwat Loei,Thailand, shortly after midnight at 12.07 am local time (Asia/Bangkok GMT +7). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.
The quake was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD
6.0 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 295 km south of Matuku Island, Eastern, Fiji
"A very strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 290 km (180 mi) from Fiji in the late afternoon at 7.43 pm local time (GMT +12). The quake had a great depth of 654 km (406 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD
112 clashes on frontline
"Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 112 clashes with Russian forces.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, 1 clash occurred; the enemy carried out 68 attacks on settlements and Ukrainian positions, including six using multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy launched one attack near Dvorichanske; the engagement is ongoing.In the Kupiansk sector, one enemy attack was repelled toward Hlushkivka.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian forces stopped six enemy attacks near Drobysheve, Novoserhiivka, Oleksandrivka, and Stavky.
In the Sloviansk sector, four enemy attempts were repelled near Platonivka and Zakitne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, no enemy advances were recorded.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 13 assaults near Pleshchiivka, Sofiivka, and toward Illinivka, Kostiantynivka, Stepankivka; one engagement is currently ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, there were 22 attacks; Ukrainian troops killed 22 enemy soldiers and wounded 19, destroyed 77 drones, one artillery system, one electronic warfare station, two vehicles, four special equipment units, and damaged one artillery system, one EW station, seven vehicles, and 12 enemy personnel shelters.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, six attacks were repelled near Stepove, Kalynivske, Ternove, and toward Nove Zaporizhzhia; airstrikes hit Pokrovske and Prosiana.
In the Huliaipole sector, there were 24 enemy attacks near Huliaipole and toward Zelene, Zaliznychne, Huliaipilske; airstrikes hit Rizdvianka, Kopani, Dolynka, Tersianka, Zirnytsia, Vozdvizhivka, Huliaipilske, Charivne, Novomykolaivka, Samiilivka, Liubytske.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces carried out two attacks on Ukrainian positions near Prymorske and Stepove; airstrikes targeted Tavriiske, Komyshuvakha, and Veselianka." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, 1 clash occurred; the enemy carried out 68 attacks on settlements and Ukrainian positions, including six using multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy launched one attack near Dvorichanske; the engagement is ongoing.In the Kupiansk sector, one enemy attack was repelled toward Hlushkivka.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian forces stopped six enemy attacks near Drobysheve, Novoserhiivka, Oleksandrivka, and Stavky.
In the Sloviansk sector, four enemy attempts were repelled near Platonivka and Zakitne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, no enemy advances were recorded.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 13 assaults near Pleshchiivka, Sofiivka, and toward Illinivka, Kostiantynivka, Stepankivka; one engagement is currently ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, there were 22 attacks; Ukrainian troops killed 22 enemy soldiers and wounded 19, destroyed 77 drones, one artillery system, one electronic warfare station, two vehicles, four special equipment units, and damaged one artillery system, one EW station, seven vehicles, and 12 enemy personnel shelters.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, six attacks were repelled near Stepove, Kalynivske, Ternove, and toward Nove Zaporizhzhia; airstrikes hit Pokrovske and Prosiana.
In the Huliaipole sector, there were 24 enemy attacks near Huliaipole and toward Zelene, Zaliznychne, Huliaipilske; airstrikes hit Rizdvianka, Kopani, Dolynka, Tersianka, Zirnytsia, Vozdvizhivka, Huliaipilske, Charivne, Novomykolaivka, Samiilivka, Liubytske.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces carried out two attacks on Ukrainian positions near Prymorske and Stepove; airstrikes targeted Tavriiske, Komyshuvakha, and Veselianka." Ukrin
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Russians strike energy facilities in Odesa Oblast: large-scale fires break out
"Russian forces attacked energy infrastructure facilities in Odesa Oblast in the night.
Emergency workers reported that the strikes caused "significant damage and large-scale fires"." Pravada
Emergency workers reported that the strikes caused "significant damage and large-scale fires"." Pravada
15 injured, police officer killed as explosions rock western Ukraine's Lviv in terrorist attack
"Explosions as a result of a terrorist attack shook Lviv, injuring 15 and killing a police officer, authorities reported overnight.
"This was a terrorist attack. At present, 14 victims have been hospitalized," Lviv Mayor Andrii Sadovyi reported. Afterwards, he said that 15 people were injured in the explosion.
The blasts took place near Lviv's historic Old Town and shattered windows in the area.
"It has been preliminarily established that a 23-year-old policewoman was killed. A patrol car and a civilian vehicle were damaged," Lviv Oblast's Prosecutor's Office said." KI
"This was a terrorist attack. At present, 14 victims have been hospitalized," Lviv Mayor Andrii Sadovyi reported. Afterwards, he said that 15 people were injured in the explosion.
The blasts took place near Lviv's historic Old Town and shattered windows in the area.
"It has been preliminarily established that a 23-year-old policewoman was killed. A patrol car and a civilian vehicle were damaged," Lviv Oblast's Prosecutor's Office said." KI
Explosions heard in Kyiv: Enemy attacks with ballistic missiles and drones
"Explosions were heard in the capital during an air raid alert.
In addition, an air raid alert was declared in the Kyiv region and several other regions due to the threat of enemy drones." Ukrin
In addition, an air raid alert was declared in the Kyiv region and several other regions due to the threat of enemy drones." Ukrin
6.0 Earthquake - 110 km SSE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
"A very strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred in the Coral Sea near the coast of Solomon Islands in the early morning at 3.42 am local time (GMT +11). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.
The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD
The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD
Is a new civil war on the horizon?
"Since the end of 2025, the security situation in South Sudan, the youngest country in Africa, has sharply deteriorated, raising fears of a new civil war. Jonglei State, located near the Ethiopian border, has been particularly hard-hit by violence. The renewed fighting threatens to undermine the 2018 peace agreement between the government and opposition forces.
Intense clashes have erupted between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the opposition factions of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-in-Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) across Jonglei State, Upper Nile State, and Unity State, as well as in parts of Equatoria.In late December 2025 and early January 2026, SPLM/A-IO, alongside allied forces primarily composed of Nuer militias known as the White Army, seized several key cities and government positions in northern Jonglei State, forcing the SSPDF to retreat. Shortly thereafter, the opposition called for a march on Juba. On January 25, the SSPDF announced the launch of Operation Enduring Peace and ordered the evacuation of civilians and UN Mission in South Sudan personnel from Nyirol, Uror, and Akobo counties, designating them as combat zones.
The main clashes erupted on January 26 on the outskirts of the heavily populated city of Yuai in eastern Jonglei State. While the SSPDF managed to capture some villages, the opposition has retained control over the city. By early February, the SSPDF had claimed “victory” and recaptured certain positions; however, the SPLM/A-IO described this as a “tactical withdrawal” to regroup.
Both sides employed heavy weaponry, including tanks, during these confrontations; during the course of combat, huts were burned and weapons seized.
This latest surge of violence comes amid preparations for the country’s first-ever general parliamentary elections, planned for December 2026. It was preceded by a series of contentious decisions by South Sudan President Salva Kiir, including the arrest of South Sudan First Vice President Riek Machar in March 2025 on charges of treason and involvement in killings linked to the takeover of an SSPDF base by the White Army, as well as the dismissal of Machar’s wife, Angelina Teny, from her post as Minister of Interior in early 2026.
Machar’s supporters view these developments as a blatant violation of the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), particularly its provisions regarding power-sharing.
The conflict flared up in the capital, Juba, and rapidly spread to other regions. Soon, it evolved into an ethnic conflict: the Dinka people, loyal to Kiir, clashed with the Nuer people, who supported Machar. Both groups belong to the Nilotic ethnic group and make up the largest segments of South Sudan’s population (the Dinka comprise about 35% and the Nuer around 15% of the country’s population)." RT
Intense clashes have erupted between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the opposition factions of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-in-Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) across Jonglei State, Upper Nile State, and Unity State, as well as in parts of Equatoria.In late December 2025 and early January 2026, SPLM/A-IO, alongside allied forces primarily composed of Nuer militias known as the White Army, seized several key cities and government positions in northern Jonglei State, forcing the SSPDF to retreat. Shortly thereafter, the opposition called for a march on Juba. On January 25, the SSPDF announced the launch of Operation Enduring Peace and ordered the evacuation of civilians and UN Mission in South Sudan personnel from Nyirol, Uror, and Akobo counties, designating them as combat zones.
The main clashes erupted on January 26 on the outskirts of the heavily populated city of Yuai in eastern Jonglei State. While the SSPDF managed to capture some villages, the opposition has retained control over the city. By early February, the SSPDF had claimed “victory” and recaptured certain positions; however, the SPLM/A-IO described this as a “tactical withdrawal” to regroup.
Both sides employed heavy weaponry, including tanks, during these confrontations; during the course of combat, huts were burned and weapons seized.
This latest surge of violence comes amid preparations for the country’s first-ever general parliamentary elections, planned for December 2026. It was preceded by a series of contentious decisions by South Sudan President Salva Kiir, including the arrest of South Sudan First Vice President Riek Machar in March 2025 on charges of treason and involvement in killings linked to the takeover of an SSPDF base by the White Army, as well as the dismissal of Machar’s wife, Angelina Teny, from her post as Minister of Interior in early 2026.
Machar’s supporters view these developments as a blatant violation of the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), particularly its provisions regarding power-sharing.
The conflict flared up in the capital, Juba, and rapidly spread to other regions. Soon, it evolved into an ethnic conflict: the Dinka people, loyal to Kiir, clashed with the Nuer people, who supported Machar. Both groups belong to the Nilotic ethnic group and make up the largest segments of South Sudan’s population (the Dinka comprise about 35% and the Nuer around 15% of the country’s population)." RT
5.6 Earthquake - Balleny Islands Region
"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 494 km (307 mi) from Antarctica at 17:01 GMT. The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.
The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD
138 combat clashes on front line
"138 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops.
According to the General Staff, yesterday the Russian army launched one missile and 97 air strikes, using, in particular, 280 guided aerial bombs.
The invaders also used 8,328 kamikaze drones. They fired on populated areas and Ukrainian defense positions 3,389 times, including 80 times with multiple launch rocket systems.
Enemy air strikes were carried out, in particular, on the areas of Sumy, Velykomykhailivka, Prosiana, Pysantsi, Rozivka, Hirke, Zaliznychne, Myrne, Huliaipilske, Luhivske, Charivne, Barvinivka, Liubytske, Dolynka, Komyshuvakha, Yulivka, Novoandriivka, Tavriiske, and Novooleksandrivka.Ukrainian Rocket Forces, Artillery, and Air Force struck 15 Russian army targets in 24 hours: two command posts, three drone control posts, two command and observation posts, three areas of troop concentration, an electronic warfare station, three artillery pieces, and another important target.
One combat engagement was recorded in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors over the past day. In these areas of the front, the Russians carried out 74 shellings, including six with the use of multiple launch rocket systems, and also dropped four guided aerial bombs.
In the Southern Slobozhanshcyna sector, the Russian army attempted to break through the defensive lines in the Dvorichanske area once.
In the Kupiansk sector, the invaders attacked four times in the Pishchane area.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops carried out six attacks, attempting to break through the defenses in the areas of Hrekivka, Stavky, Drobysheve, and Masliakivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped nine enemy attempts to advance toward Yampil, Dronivka, and Zakitne.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the Russians attacked 14 times near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Shcherbynivka, Berestok, Rusyn Yar, Sofiivka, Novopavlivka, and Pleshchiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 29 enemy assaults near Shakhove, Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Udachne, Molodetske, Muravka, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian troops attacked three times in the Zaporizhzhia area.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Russians carried out 35 attacks in the areas of Huliaipole and Zaliznychne, Staroukrainka, Sviatopetrivka, Zelene, Varvarivka, Dobropillia, Zahirne, Myrne, and Hirke.
In the Orikhiv sector, the invaders attempted to improve their position in the Prymorske area once." Ukrin
According to the General Staff, yesterday the Russian army launched one missile and 97 air strikes, using, in particular, 280 guided aerial bombs.
The invaders also used 8,328 kamikaze drones. They fired on populated areas and Ukrainian defense positions 3,389 times, including 80 times with multiple launch rocket systems.
Enemy air strikes were carried out, in particular, on the areas of Sumy, Velykomykhailivka, Prosiana, Pysantsi, Rozivka, Hirke, Zaliznychne, Myrne, Huliaipilske, Luhivske, Charivne, Barvinivka, Liubytske, Dolynka, Komyshuvakha, Yulivka, Novoandriivka, Tavriiske, and Novooleksandrivka.Ukrainian Rocket Forces, Artillery, and Air Force struck 15 Russian army targets in 24 hours: two command posts, three drone control posts, two command and observation posts, three areas of troop concentration, an electronic warfare station, three artillery pieces, and another important target.
One combat engagement was recorded in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors over the past day. In these areas of the front, the Russians carried out 74 shellings, including six with the use of multiple launch rocket systems, and also dropped four guided aerial bombs.
In the Southern Slobozhanshcyna sector, the Russian army attempted to break through the defensive lines in the Dvorichanske area once.
In the Kupiansk sector, the invaders attacked four times in the Pishchane area.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops carried out six attacks, attempting to break through the defenses in the areas of Hrekivka, Stavky, Drobysheve, and Masliakivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped nine enemy attempts to advance toward Yampil, Dronivka, and Zakitne.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the Russians attacked 14 times near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Shcherbynivka, Berestok, Rusyn Yar, Sofiivka, Novopavlivka, and Pleshchiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 29 enemy assaults near Shakhove, Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Udachne, Molodetske, Muravka, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian troops attacked three times in the Zaporizhzhia area.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Russians carried out 35 attacks in the areas of Huliaipole and Zaliznychne, Staroukrainka, Sviatopetrivka, Zelene, Varvarivka, Dobropillia, Zahirne, Myrne, and Hirke.
In the Orikhiv sector, the invaders attempted to improve their position in the Prymorske area once." Ukrin
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