War
Russia attacked Kyiv with missiles and drones, damage reported in three districts
On the night of 26 February, the capital was hit by a missile and drone attack. Damage to residential buildings and fires were reported in three districts of Kyiv, but the fires have been extinguished.
Iran nears agreement with China on purchase of supersonic anti-ship missiles
Iran is close to finalising a deal with China to purchase CM-302 anti-ship cruise missiles. Negotiations have intensified amid growing tensions and the deployment of US naval forces near the Iranian coast.
The war against Ukraine has changed Russia's economy, but at a significant cost
About half of Russia's federal budget is currently spent on military and security-related expenditures. Economists believe that such a concentration of resources undermines the country's long-term development.
Ukraine has opened its first defence factory in the United Kingdom — Zaluzhny
The first Ukrainian defence plant has begun operations in the United Kingdom — a production complex owned by Ukrspecsystems, a company specialising in the creation of unmanned systems for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The launch was announced by Valery Zaluzhny, Ukraine's ambassador to the United Kingdom.
Ukrainian military often use drones due to a lack of other weapons
Ukraine actively uses drones on the battlefield, sometimes even in cases where other types of weapons would be more effective. Experts note that this tactic is often due to a lack of alternative systems.
В Україні через війну без світла залишаються чотири області — Міненерго
Станом на 25 лютого частина споживачів у кількох регіонах України залишається без електропостачання через бойові дії та обстріли енергетичної інфраструктури. Обмеження діють, зокрема, у Дніпропетровській, Запорізькій, Херсонській і Харківській областях.
Drones attacked the Dorogobuzh plant in the Smolensk region of the Russian Federation, causing a fire.
On the night of 25 February, drones attacked the Dorogobuzh chemical plant in the Smolensk region of Russia. After the strike, a fire broke out on the plant's territory, and the authorities are considering evacuating residents.
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution in support of Ukraine: 107 countries voted in favour
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution in support of Ukraine, confirming its sovereignty and territorial integrity against the backdrop of Russia's war against Ukraine. The document was supported by 107 states.
Lithuania to transfer 30 RBS missiles to Ukraine to strengthen air defence
During his visit to Kyiv, Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas announced the transfer of 30 RBS missiles to Ukraine. According to him, these weapons are necessary to protect critical infrastructure.
Biletsky stated that restricting Russia's access to Starlink reduced the effectiveness of Russian strikes by 20–40 per cent.
Third Corps Commander Andrii Biletski described the consequences of Starlink being shut down in Russian-controlled territories as "enormous" for the course of hostilities. According to him, this affected the Russian drone campaign and gave Ukraine the opportunity to regain control over certain areas.
Ukrainian delegation to hold talks with the US on resuming and preparing for a trilateral meeting
The Ukrainian negotiating team will meet with US representatives on Thursday, 27 February, to discuss Ukraine's post-war recovery and prepare for possible trilateral talks with Russia.
Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers have been waiting for years to be transferred due to decisions made by their commanders.
Servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine may wait years for a transfer to another unit even if they have the necessary connections, as the final decision depends on the approval of the command.
