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Moscow strikes Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts after sanctions lifted by U.S.; casualties reported
The Kyiv region suffered the heaviest losses, with four people killed and at least 15 others injured. Additionally, four people were reported wounded following an attack on the Zaporizhzhia District. In the Kharkiv Oblast, Russian shelling injured two employees of Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways)
Ukraine has imposed sanctions against Russian judges who passed illegal sentences on Ukrainian prisoners of war — full list
According to the Geneva Conventions, POWs cannot be prosecuted for their participation in military operations. However, the Russian Federation disregards these norms and puts Ukrainian soldiers on trial, for instance, for their participation in the operation in the Kursk region
Kyiv and Kharkiv hit by ballistic missiles, killing at least 11 civilians, hours after U.S. treasury leader signals possible easing of Russia oil sanctions (updated)
A ZMINA correspondent in Kyiv reported hearing a series of explosions at 01:28 and 01:41
Just peace in Ukraine must fully protect territorial integrity — UN Secretary-General António Guterres
António Guterres emphasized that a just peace in Ukraine must fully ensure the country's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, in accordance with the UN Charter, international law, and the relevant UN resolutions.
Moscow launched record number of ballistic missiles against Ukraine in January
Zelenskyy thanked the European countries whose support enables Ukraine to receive air defense missiles. In particular, he thanked Germany, Norway, and the Netherlands for their strong leadership in Europe in providing Ukraine with air defense systems
Russian nighttime attack in Kharkiv region leaves five civilians injured
Five civilians were wounded as a result of Russian shelling in the Kharkiv region during the night of February 16, 2026, according to the Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office
Disqualified skeleton racer Heraskevych and German initiative Athletes for Peace launch campaign for fallen Ukrainian athletes’ families (updated)
The athlete showcased a helmet featuring 24 portraits, yet emphasized that far more athletes [650 persons] have been killed. He urged that this must be remembered
Russian strike kills three brothers, injures their mother and grandmother in Kramatorsk
Four people, including three brothers, have been killed and two of their relatives have been injured in a Russian strike on the city of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk Oblast on the evening of February 12
Russian attacks kill at least 15 civilians across Ukraine in one day
Russian military shelling across multiple Ukrainian regions killed at least 15 civilians and injured at least 46 others on January 27, according to the National Police of Ukraine. The casualties were reported in the Odesa, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Mykolaiv regions
Russian military strikes across Ukraine killed four civilians on January 7
The National Police reported that as a result of shelling by the Russian military on January 7, 2026, four civilians were killed in the Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk regions, and more than 40 others sustained various injuries, specifically in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts
Russian attacks kill civilian in Donetsk region, injure 11 in Donetsk and Kherson Oblasts on December 20
Russians killed one civilian in the Donetsk region and injured four in the Donetsk Oblast and seven in the Kherson Oblast in Russian attacks on December 20, 2025
Ukraine calls on world not to ease sanctions against Russia until it frees all Ukrainian people and territories, including Crimea
The President of Ukraine also said he expects further steps from the Council of Europe. He stated that Ukraine hopes the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine will truly commence its work, not just for Ukraine, but for everyone who desires peace in Europe.
Ukraine sanctions 656 maritime vessels in largest package for financing Russia’s war
The corresponding decree dated December 13 on enacting the NSDC decision regarding sanctions has been published on the President's website. The sanctions list includes 656 vessels
Seven civilians killed in wave of Russian strikes across Kyiv (updated)
At least seven people were killed and 35 more injured in a wave of Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv
Russia strikes Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight: people killed and injured, including children, some regions without power
The National Police of Ukraine, the State Emergency Service (SES), and regional military administrations reported civilian casualties. Russians also caused damage, including to energy and railway infrastructure, across the Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, Lviv, and Mykolaiv regions following Russian shelling on the night of October 30, 2025
After Russians kills at least 9, strike energy infrastructure, Ukrainian Foreign Minister says Moscow lacks pressure to end the war
Sybyha noted that Ukraine needs larger volumes of energy resources and funds, generators, equipment for repairing damaged energy facilities, and additional air defense systems
At least four people, including a child, killed in the Russian attack on Kyiv (updated)
A "massive attack" by Russia against Ukraine's capital killed at least four people, including a 12-year-old girl, and injured at least 27 others at night and in the morning on September 28, 2025
US could hit entire International Criminal Court with sanctions soon – Reuters
Three diplomatic sources said some of the ICC's 125 member countries would try to push back against additional U.S. sanctions during a U.N. General Assembly in New York this week. But all indications are that Washington will scale up its attack on the ICC, four diplomatic sources in The Hague and New York said
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