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Russia hits Ukraine energy infrastructure with major missile, drone strikes, Kyiv says

Russian strikes destroyed energy infrastructure causing widespread outages and injuries, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting most of 50 missiles and nearly 300 drones, officials said.

  • On Sunday, February 22, 2026, explosions struck Kyiv and Lviv after officials warned of a ballistic missile attack involving ballistic and cruise missiles, just two days before the fourth anniversary of the Feb 24, 2022 invasion.
  • Moscow's winter campaign has intensified, focusing on energy and military targets, with attacks on the Black Sea port Odesa and central Ukraine's energy infrastructure increasing over the past two years.
  • Local authorities said at least one person was injured in the Kyiv region, with damage in five districts, and a residential roof fire was reported; in Lviv, explosions killed a policewoman and injured 15, with Mayor Andriy Sadovyi calling it `This is clearly an act of terrorism`.
  • Around 4am, AFP journalists heard blasts shortly after an air-raid alert, prompting Ukraine's air force to widen the alert and Poland to scramble jets after detecting Russian long-range aviation.
  • With Moscow still occupying close to a fifth of Ukraine, Zelenskyy plans consultations with European leaders amid a U.S. diplomatic push, as talks stall in recent weeks.
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Again Russia targeted the energy infrastructure of the neighbouring country. There were also dead and injured.

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The inhabitants of six regions in the east and south-east of the country are without electricity as a result of the strikes.

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During the night, Russia attacked Ukraine with hundreds of drones. Ukraine demands sanctions. According to a radio report, a Russian commander has committed the most serious human rights violations. More in the live ticker.

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In the night, Russia hit several areas of Ukraine with almost 300 drones and 50 missiles of various types, a significant share of which ballistics: reported on...

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ZN.UA Зеркало недели broke the news in Kyiv, Ukraine on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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