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War in Ukraine
February 2026 in Ukraine: Strikes, Diplomacy, and a War Entering Its Fourth Year
This monthly recap tracks how events unfolded: from the collapse of ceasefire hopes and energy outages in Kyiv to battlefield advances near Zaporizhzhia and international pressure on Moscow.
Feb. 28, 2026
War in Ukraine
Syrsky Says Up to 400 Sq. Km Liberated in Southern Breakthrough, but Extent of Gains Under Scrutiny
Ukraine’s military chief says it regained up to 400 sq. km and eight settlements in the south, though some military correspondents question the scale and methodology of the figures.
Feb. 23, 2026
Drones
Drone Attacks Hit Mykolaiv, Kill Woman in Zaporizhzhia Amid Stalled Geneva Negotiations
Russian drone strikes damaged homes in Mykolaiv and killed a woman in Zaporizhzhia as tense Ukraine-Russia peace talks entered a second day in Geneva.
Feb. 18, 2026
Russia
‘Shahed Terror’ in Zaporizhzhia: Russia Hits Maternity Hospital as Ukraine Strikes Military Sites
A Russian drone strike hit a maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia, injuring six people, as Ukraine reported overnight strikes on Russian repair bases and drone control points.
Feb. 1, 2026
Drones
Russian Drone Attacks Kill 3 in Zaporizhzhia Region, Hit Odesa and Kryvyi Rih
Russian drone strikes killed three in Vilnyansk, sparked fires and damage, and hit infrastructure in Odesa and buildings in Kryvyi Rih, officials said.
Jan. 29, 2026
Zaporizhzhia-NPP
What a Ukrainian Uber Driver Taught Me About War
Ukraine is full of stories. But some encounters, you know, will stay with you for the rest of your life. In many ways, a random taxi driver summed up this war.
Jan. 26, 2026
Russia
Drone Attacks Ignite Oil Facility in Russia as Moscow Pounds Ukraine Overnight
Drone strikes ignited an oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region. Meanwhile, Moscow launched nearly 140 UAVs at Ukraine overnight, hitting multiple locations in Zaporizhzhia.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2026
Zaporizhzhia-NPP
Repairs of Key Backup Power Line Begin at Occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP
Repair work has begun on a backup power line connecting the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to Ukraine’s power grid under an IAEA-brokered ceasefire.
Jan. 18, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia, Ukraine Agree ‘Localized Ceasefire’ for Nuclear Plant Repairs: IAEA
A temporary Russian-Ukrainian ceasefire has been agreed to make repairs at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Jan. 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kyiv Bids Farewell to Artist-Turned-Soldier Lana ‘Sati’ Chornohorska
Killed days earlier by a Russian drone strike, the 27-year-old artist and volunteer drone operator is remembered as both a cultural voice and a soldier of Ukraine’s war generation.
Jan. 6, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Attacks Hit Multiple Ukrainian Regions, Killing Civilians and Damaging Homes
Regional authorities report deaths, injuries and damage from drone, artillery and air strikes in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy regions.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2026
US
Putin Says US, Russia Discuss Managing Zaporizhzhia NPP, Using Its Power for Crypto Mining
Speaking at the meeting with major business figures on Dec. 24, Putin said that Washington is interested in using the plant’s electricity for cryptocurrency mining.
Dec. 26, 2025
Ukraine
Russia Attempts Breakthrough in Southern Ukraine’s Hulyaipole
A military spokesperson said the city recorded a high number of combat clashes over the past day, with Russian troops attempting to infiltrate into the city center.
Dec. 25, 2025
Energy
Power Restored to Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant After Record Blackout
A temporary ceasefire allowed technicians to restore power to the plant, occupied by Russian forces since 2022, after continued fighting severed its connection to the grid.
Oct. 23, 2025
Putin
Son of Russian General Accused of War Crimes Dies Fighting in Occupied Ukraine
Vasily, the son of Arkady Marzoyev, who is accused of ordering missile strikes on civilians was killed in occupied Zaporizhzhia while fighting for Russia against Ukraine.
Oct. 20, 2025
Zaporizhzhia-NPP
Work Begins to Repair Ukraine Nuclear Plant’s Power Lines
The six reactors of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant produced about one-fifth of Ukraine’s electricity before the war. They were shut down after Moscow took control of the territory in 2022.
Oct. 18, 2025