Explosions were reported overnight on Feb. 23 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 …
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Spies, Lies, and Algorithms
Amy B. Zegart
- Ukraine hits Russian planes, ships in Crimea, artillery in major strikes on occupied territories
- Ukraine confirms Flamingo strike on key Russian ballistic missile factory
- Russia hits American sweets factory with missile …
Missile strikes reported across Russia as Belgorod faces blackouts and major oil pipeline hub in Tatarstan damaged
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Drone threat forces repeated flight restrictions at Moscow airports
Russia’s federal aviation agency, Rosaviatsiya, imposed flight restrictions for the second time on Sunday after what it described as the appearance of dozens of Ukrainian drones in the Moscow region.
The measures affected four airports - Vnukovo, …
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Ukrainian military debunks Russian claim of destroying nonexistent HIMARS and Flamingo launchers
A claim by Russian forces that they allegedly destroyed HIMARS transporter-loader vehicles and launchers for Flamingo rockets is not true, Ukraine’s Joint Forces grouping said.
“The Joint Forces grouping regrets to note that after the latest Russian …
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Hungary reverses planned electricity cutoff to Ukraine, citing Zakarpattia Hungarians
Hungary’s Government Energy Council on Sunday, February 22, reversed previously planned cancellations of electricity deliveries to Ukraine — a move officials said was meant to show concern for ethnic Hungarians living in Ukraine’s Zakarpattia region. …
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Ukrainian Forces destroy Mi-8 and Ka-52 helicopters at Oryol airfield
Russia has lost two more helicopters. A multirole Mi-8 and an attack Ka-52 were destroyed by drones in the Oryol region.
On Friday evening, February 20, Ukrainian Defense Forces used strike drones to destroy two helicopters based at the Pugachevka …
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EU weighs fast-track Ukraine accession in exchange for Donbas concessions
The European Union is weighing a preferential, fast-track path for Ukraine to join the bloc in exchange for a swift peace deal with Russia.
Across European capitals, officials are actively debating potential terms of a future peace agreement on …
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Iran signs secret missile deal with Russia, FT reports
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Europe to send equipment from six decommissioned thermal and CHP plants to Ukraine
Ukraine could receive equipment from at least six decommissioned thermal power plants and combined heat-and-power plants from Latvia, Austria, Finland, Croatia, France and Germany.
Agreements on the possibility of obtaining decommissioned equipment …
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Putin tried to kill Zelenskyy, but "Flamingo" hits 870 miles and destroys Russia’s "super missile"
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Satellite images confirm Flamingo strike blasted 30-by-24-meter hole in key workshop at Russia’s Votkinsk missile plant
New evidence points to extensive damage at a strategic missile plant in Udmurtia following a strike by Flamingo missiles.
The OSINT project KiberBoroshno published satellite images clearly showing the aftermath of the attack.
The photos show a large …
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Battle for History: How Putin turned the past into a weapon of mass destruction | Episode 2
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Terrorists RECRUITED via TELEGRAM, attack organized by RUSSIA, – Zelenskyy #shorts
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Syrskyi says Russia’s 2025 offensive failed as losses outpace recruitment
In an interview with Le Monde, Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief said Russia is burning through manpower faster than it can replace it - and that Moscow’s plans for a major 2025 offensive failed.
Ukraine’s president and military describe the front-line …
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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine hits Russian planes, ships in Crimea, artillery in major strikes on occupied territories
Key developments on Feb. 21-22:
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Putin signs law allowing FSB to cut off internet and phone service on demand
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, February 20, signed a law requiring telecom operators to block any communications at the demand of the Federal Security Service (FSB), after both chambers of parliament approved the measure
Under the law, …
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Dictator, "king," or just - Putin! How the ex-KGB agent seized power in the Kremlin
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Merz vows unwavering German support for Ukraine, urges Europe to speak the language of power
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed his government’s unwavering resolve to support Ukraine in its defensive war against Russian military aggression.
“We stand with the Ukrainian people without any ‘ifs’ or ‘buts,’” Merz said in a speech at a …
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Zelensky orders more air defenses for Sumy after mass Russian strikes
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a conference call on the situation in the regions after an overnight barrage of Russian missiles and drones, he said on Telegram.
“This time, the Russians targeted not only energy facilities but also logistics — in …
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Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces launch southern operation to halt Russian advance
Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces have launched an operation in southern Ukraine, focusing on the Oleksandrivske axis spanning the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
The command says the main goals are to disrupt Russia’s plans to push deeper into …
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Moscow shuts down all 4 airports during Ukrainian drone attack, Russian officials say
