injuring at least 26 people......Explosions first took place in Ukraine's capital at around 4:00 a.m. local time, according to Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground, as Ukrainian air defense systems engaged incoming targets." KI
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Russia launches combined overnight missile and drone attack at Ukrainian cities
"Russia launched a combined missile and drone attack across 
Ukraine in the early hours
injuring at least 26 people......Explosions first took place in Ukraine's capital at around 4:00 a.m. local time, according to Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground, as Ukrainian air defense systems engaged incoming targets." KI
injuring at least 26 people......Explosions first took place in Ukraine's capital at around 4:00 a.m. local time, according to Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground, as Ukrainian air defense systems engaged incoming targets." KI
5.4 Earthquake - 28 km north of Ishqoshim, Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan
Badakhshan, Tajikistan, in the afternoon at 4.12 pm local time (Asia/Dushanbe GMT +5). The quake had a moderate depth of 104 km (65 mi) and was felt widely in the area." VD
5.7 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 183 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, Russia
"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 237 km (147 mi)
from Russia in the early afternoon at 3.59 pm local time (GMT +11). 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
235 frontline clashes over past day
"Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 235 combat clashes with Russian invaders along the frontlines.
Ukrainian missile and artillery forces struck four clusters of Russian personnel and one UAV control point.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, 12 Russian attacks were repelled; the Russian invaders carried out three airstrikes with nine glide bombs and 103 shelling attacks, including 10 from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, there were 12 enemy attacks near Pishchane, Starytsia, Rybalkyne, Vovchansk, as well as toward Zelene and Lyman.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched eight attacks; Ukrainian forces repelled assaults near Borivska Andriivka, Novoplatonivka, Pishchane, and Kurylivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces carried out 11 attacks attempting to advance toward Novoiehorivka, Drobysheve, Lyman, and Myrne.
In the Sloviansk sector, two enemy attempts were repelled near Yampil and Platonivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian attempted five advances toward Rai-Oleksandrivka, Bondarne, and Minkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, there were 18 enemy attacks toward Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Berestok, Rusyn Yar, Stepankivka, Novopavlivka, and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces stopped 57 enemy assaults near Rodynske, Kotlyne, Molodetske, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, Muravka, Filiia, and toward Bilytske, Hryshyne, Novopidhorodnie, Novooleksandrivka, Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched five attacks near Zelenyi Hai, Ternove, Vyshneve, and Kalynivske.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces made 36 attempts to advance toward Huliaipole, Bilohiria, Dobropillia, Zaliznychne, Hirke, and Varvarivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, eight Russian attacks were repelled near Stepnohirsk, Mali Shcherbaky, and Stepove.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian forces repelled one enemy attack." Ukrin
Ukrainian missile and artillery forces struck four clusters of Russian personnel and one UAV control point.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, 12 Russian attacks were repelled; the Russian invaders carried out three airstrikes with nine glide bombs and 103 shelling attacks, including 10 from MLRS.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched eight attacks; Ukrainian forces repelled assaults near Borivska Andriivka, Novoplatonivka, Pishchane, and Kurylivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces carried out 11 attacks attempting to advance toward Novoiehorivka, Drobysheve, Lyman, and Myrne.
In the Sloviansk sector, two enemy attempts were repelled near Yampil and Platonivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian attempted five advances toward Rai-Oleksandrivka, Bondarne, and Minkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, there were 18 enemy attacks toward Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Berestok, Rusyn Yar, Stepankivka, Novopavlivka, and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces stopped 57 enemy assaults near Rodynske, Kotlyne, Molodetske, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, Muravka, Filiia, and toward Bilytske, Hryshyne, Novopidhorodnie, Novooleksandrivka, Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched five attacks near Zelenyi Hai, Ternove, Vyshneve, and Kalynivske.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces made 36 attempts to advance toward Huliaipole, Bilohiria, Dobropillia, Zaliznychne, Hirke, and Varvarivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, eight Russian attacks were repelled near Stepnohirsk, Mali Shcherbaky, and Stepove.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian forces repelled one enemy attack." Ukrin
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Russia's Transneft cuts oil intake after Ukrainian strike on Druzhba pipeline hub
"Russia's 
state-owned oil pipeline monopoly Transneft has cut crude intake by 250,000 barrels
per day after a Ukrainian drone strike damaged a critical pumping station.
Ukraine's State Security Service (SBU) launched a drone attack on the Kaleykino oil pumping station — a key oil transportation hub — in Russia's Tatarstan overnight, an agency source told the Kyiv Independent. The station serves the Druzhba pipeline, one of the world's largest crude oil networks, carrying nearly two million barrels per day from Russia through Belarus and Ukraine to Central Europe." KI
per day after a Ukrainian drone strike damaged a critical pumping station.
Ukraine's State Security Service (SBU) launched a drone attack on the Kaleykino oil pumping station — a key oil transportation hub — in Russia's Tatarstan overnight, an agency source told the Kyiv Independent. The station serves the Druzhba pipeline, one of the world's largest crude oil networks, carrying nearly two million barrels per day from Russia through Belarus and Ukraine to Central Europe." KI
5.0 Earthquake - Kermadec Islands
164 combat clashes recorded on front lines
"Ukrainian forces engaged in 164 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
Over the past day, missile forces and artillery units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck one concentration area of enemy manpower.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, eight combat engagements were recorded over the past day. The enemy carried out 87 shelling attacks, including nine using multiple launch rocket systems. It also conducted one airstrike using two guided aerial bombs.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy attempted five times to break through Ukrainian defensive lines near the settlements of Vilcha, Synelnykove, Mala Vovcha, and Zelene.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched nine attacks near Hlushkivka, Pishchane, Kurylivka, Borysivska Andriivka, and Kupiansk.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched seven attacks, attempting to break into Ukrainian defenses near Shyikivka, Drobysheve, Stavky, Novoserhiivka, and Stepove.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled nine attempts by Russian forces to advance near Yampil, Dronivka, Rai-Oleksandrivka, and Zakitne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops attacked Ukrainian positions near Novodmytrivka and Kostiantynivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 16 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Sofiivka, Pleshchiivka, Berestok, Illinivka, and Stepanivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 27 assault actions by the aggressor near Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Molodetske, Filiia, Hryshyne, Novooleksandrivka, and Udachne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked four times near Ternove, Nove Zaporizhzhia, and Zlahoda.
In the Huliaipole sector, 19 attacks by Russian forces were recorded near Zaliznychne, Zahirne, Sviatopetrivka, Krynychne, and Huliaipole.
In the Orikhiv sector, the aggressor attempted once to improve its position near Stepnohirsk, Stepove, and Plavni." Ukrin
Over the past day, missile forces and artillery units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck one concentration area of enemy manpower.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, eight combat engagements were recorded over the past day. The enemy carried out 87 shelling attacks, including nine using multiple launch rocket systems. It also conducted one airstrike using two guided aerial bombs.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched nine attacks near Hlushkivka, Pishchane, Kurylivka, Borysivska Andriivka, and Kupiansk.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched seven attacks, attempting to break into Ukrainian defenses near Shyikivka, Drobysheve, Stavky, Novoserhiivka, and Stepove.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled nine attempts by Russian forces to advance near Yampil, Dronivka, Rai-Oleksandrivka, and Zakitne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops attacked Ukrainian positions near Novodmytrivka and Kostiantynivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 16 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Sofiivka, Pleshchiivka, Berestok, Illinivka, and Stepanivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 27 assault actions by the aggressor near Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Molodetske, Filiia, Hryshyne, Novooleksandrivka, and Udachne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked four times near Ternove, Nove Zaporizhzhia, and Zlahoda.
In the Huliaipole sector, 19 attacks by Russian forces were recorded near Zaliznychne, Zahirne, Sviatopetrivka, Krynychne, and Huliaipole.
In the Orikhiv sector, the aggressor attempted once to improve its position near Stepnohirsk, Stepove, and Plavni." Ukrin
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Belarus helping Russia adjust Shahed drone strikes on Ukraine, Zelensky says
"President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 23 in an interview with Belarusian independent outlet Dzerkalo that Russia has deployed Shahed drone repeaters in Belarus to help coordinate attacks on Ukraine, saying Minsk can no longer deny responsibility.
"Now Belarus knows exactly what is happening on its territory," Zelensky said. "It is no longer possible to say… that ‘the missiles were launched, and they had been here for a long time, and we do not control this.’"
He said the repeaters represent new technology used to adjust drone strikes targeting Ukrainian civilians and energy infrastructure.
"The repeaters of modern Shahed drones are a new technology that has appeared on the territory of Belarus and helps to strike our people and energy facilities," Zelensky said, adding that Ukraine has acted to remove several of them. "We did everything we could to ensure that three or four of them were no longer there."
Zelensky stressed that Russian drones are not only flying through Belarusian airspace but are also receiving technical support from its territory, arguing that responsibility now lies directly with Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko.
"Now it definitely depends on (Lukashenko)," he said, warning Belarusians must understand the risks of deeper involvement in the war." KI
He said the repeaters represent new technology used to adjust drone strikes targeting Ukrainian civilians and energy infrastructure.
"The repeaters of modern Shahed drones are a new technology that has appeared on the territory of Belarus and helps to strike our people and energy facilities," Zelensky said, adding that Ukraine has acted to remove several of them. "We did everything we could to ensure that three or four of them were no longer there."
Zelensky stressed that Russian drones are not only flying through Belarusian airspace but are also receiving technical support from its territory, arguing that responsibility now lies directly with Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko.
"Now it definitely depends on (Lukashenko)," he said, warning Belarusians must understand the risks of deeper involvement in the war." KI
5.5 Earthquake - South Papua, 30 km south of Sarmi, Kabupaten Sarmi, Provinsi Papua, Indonesia
116 clashes on front line
"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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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