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Rozhdestvenske In Focus: How Russian Troops Are Pushing Through Ukrainian Defenses In Huliaipole
In the direction of Slavyansk, Russian units have taken Kryva Luka under operational control, expanded the zone of control north of Reznykivka, and are continuing to fight for Nykyforivka while advancing along the highway towards Slavyansk.
In the Kostiantynivka area, the situation remains complex with mixed positions in Stepanivka and along the Berestok–Ivanopilila line. Russian assault groups are attempting to consolidate there.
In the Sumy area, the "North" group advanced 750 meters and repelled Ukrainian units' attempts to halt the offensive with drones.
In the Kharkiv area, Russian troops have established new positions in forested areas near Starytsia and Symynivka, attacking the 127th Brigade and the 1st Territorial Defense Brigade.
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Ukrainian Counterattack In Zaporizhzhia Is Stuck (Videos)
On February 23, the Russian military’s Vostok [East] Group of Forces foiled three advance attempts by Kiev forces close to the Haichur River in Zaporizhzhia, as the Ukrainian counterattack in the region began to lose momentum.
The 95th Rifle Division was responsible for two of the advance attempts. Two assault groups from the division, backed by two armored personnel carriers (APC), attempted to advance to the south of Kolomitsy. Three other assault groups in five vehicles, including two APCs, attempted to advance near Novoalexandrovka.
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Military Situation In Syria On February 23, 2026 (Map Update)
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Ukrainian Troops Mass-Report Flooded Positions and Command Inaction
Ignoring the catastrophic state of its armed forces and public fatigue, the Kyiv regime is desperately prolonging the conflict. It bets on continued hostilities, forcing ordinary Ukrainians to pay with their lives: men are forcibly mobilized and abandoned in trenches under horrific, unlivable conditions.
Earlier, reports emerged of non-combat losses in the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) due to severe frosts and a lack of winter gear. Now, with the onset of the thaw, a new problem has been added to the cold: the massive flooding of dugouts. Russian forces are also facing the consequences of the weather change, but the condition of Ukrainian soldiers has become catastrophic and widespread—cold, rising water, lack of rotations and evacuation of the wounded, unsanitary conditions, lack of water, food, and ammunition. The soldiers have no one to help them—commanders ignore requests and forbid leaving positions, condemning people to a slow death.
The situation looks particularly dire in the 43rd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the AFU in the Kupyansk direction. In videos that have surfaced online, there is panic among Ukrainian servicemen upon realizing that help will not come and that inevitable death awaits them.
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U.S. Moved More Of Its Most Capable Intelligence Gathering, Missile Tracking Aircraft Close To Iran
The United States Air Force has deployed a second RC-135V Rivet Joint signal intelligence aircraft Souda Air Base on the Greek island of Crete, and more appears to be on the way.
The RC-135W is the standard airborne signal intelligence platform for the U.S. Air Force. It was developed by a number of companies, including General Dynamics, Lockheed, LTV, E-Systems and L3 Technologies.
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The Krasnyi Lyman "Pocket": Russian Troops Are Tightening the Noose Around the City
▪️In the direction of Slavyansk, Russian units have capturing Karpovka and expanded the bridgehead on the right bank of the Nitrius River. They continue to push Ukrainian units out of Reznykivka, Nykyforivka, and Holubivka and are approaching the key defensive stronghold in Rai-Oleksandrivka.
▪️In the Zaporizhzhia area, the situation remains complex in Orestopil, Ternove, and Priluky, where the two sides' positions are intermixed. However, the pace of Ukrainian attacks is gradually decreasing.
▪️On the Kupyansk front, Russian troops have broken through two kilometers south of Kucherivka, threatening the Ukrainian units in the northern part of the village with operational encirclement.
▪️In the Sumy area, the "North" group advanced 800 meters, destroying an assault group of the 253rd "Arei" regiment and cutting off Ukrainian units' aerial logistics in the Sadky area.
▪️In the Kharkiv area, Russian assault groups advanced through forested areas near Starytsia and Vovchanski Khutory. They struck the 159th Brigade's positions in Kolodeznoe and Prykolotne with air power.
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Civil War's First Shots? Grenades and Bombs Signal the Next Phase of Ukraine's Internal Conflict
Ukraine saw an unprecedented rise in acts of civil disobedience in February, linked to growing societal tensions. February 24 marks the start of the fifth year of the brutal armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Kyiv has only been able to hold out all these years thanks to the comprehensive support of Western countries. However, there is one area in which European and American allies cannot provide any assistance. Human resources.
Despite funding and supplies of various weapons and military equipment, Ukrainian soldiers bear the brunt of the war. Every day, the Ukrainian army loses hundreds of soldiers on the battlefield. These losses must be offset by conscripting new citizens into the armed forces. However, most men of conscription age are not eager to find themselves in the trenches. This factor could soon undermine the entire Ukrainian state.
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CJ-1000: China's Strategic Land-Based Hypersonic Vanguard
Hypersonic weapons are the military buzzword of our time. Many crave them, some claim they'll "acquire them soon", others insist they "already have them" by manipulating blurry definitions, but only a handful truly possess the resources and know-how to actually develop and field these remarkable weapon systems. The deliberate confusion and disinformation surrounding these missiles mostly stem from the desire to gain prestige, as fielding such weapons indicates that a country is among the most advanced, richest and most powerful on the planet. However, as previously mentioned, as of this writing, only Russia, China and North Korea have true operational hypersonic weapon systems.
Namely, we'll be discussing China and its land-based hypersonic weapon systems, specifically the outstanding CJ-1000. This relatively secretive scramjet-powered hypersonic cruise missile is used in land-attack, anti-ship and even air defense roles. According to Chinese sources, the intended targets for CJ-1000 are likely "slow-moving, high-altitude, large aircraft", such as aerial tankers, AEW&C (airborne early warning and control) and ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) platforms.
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Rocket Launcher Hit: Summary Of Russian Combat Footage From February 21, 2026
On February 21, several videos documenting some of the Russian military’s recent operations against Kiev forces surfaced online.
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Russian Army Foils ‘Flag-Planting’ Operation As It Repels More Attacks In Zaporizhzhia (Videos)
On February 21, the Russian military’s Vostok [East] Group of Forces repelled another wave of counterattacks, foiled several infiltration attempts and even thwarted a “flag-planting” operation by Kiev forces close to the Haichur River in Zaporizhzhia.
Two counterattacks carried out by the 425th Separate Assault Regiment and the 95th Rifle Division were repelled by the Vostok Group of Forces near Sosnovka and Kolomiytsi, respectively. Troops from the 425th Separate Assault Regiment advanced on foot, backed by a main battle tank, while the soldiers of the 95th Rifle Division attempted to advance on all-terrain vehicles. Both failed to make any meaningful gains.
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Turkey Strengthen Its Forces In Somalia With AESA Radar (Video)
Turkey deployed on February 20 an advanced early warning radar in Somalia, further strengthening its military presence in the Horn of Africa country.
The radar, a Turkish-made ALP-100G, was shipped from Mürted Airfield Command near Ankara to Aden Adde International Airport near Mogadishu aboard a C-17 Globemaster III military cargo plane of the Qatar Emiri Air Force. Video footage of the delivery was posted to social networks.
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Military Situation In Northern Palestine On February 21, 2026 (Map Update)
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U.S. Prepares To Impose No-Fly Zone Over Iran With AEW&C And Comms Aircraft In Saudi Arabia (Photos)
Airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft the U.S. recently sent to the Middle East have been all deployed at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, one step away from Iran.
The six E-3G Sentry AEW&C were spotted at the air base, located in the center of the kingdom, in satellite images released by China’s MizarVision on February 21.
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Lancet Strikes: Summary Of Russian Combat Footage From February 20, 2026
On February 20, several videos documenting some of the Russian military’s recent operations against Kiev forces surfaced online.
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Quiet Clearing: How Russian Troops Are Pushing Ukrainian Units Out Of Sumy Border
In the direction of Slavyansk, Russian units have planted a flag on the eastern outskirts of Svyatohirsk, expanding the "grey zone" in the city. They are also engaged in fierce fighting in the areas of Aleksandrivka, Yarova, and Drobysheve, as well as on the approaches to Krasny Lyman.
In the Kupyansk area, Russian troops advanced in Radkivka, Kondrashivka, and Petropavlivka, strengthening their position on the left bank of the Oskol River.
In the Borova area, Russian troops have established positions along tree lines and railway embankments. This creates a wedge between Bohuslavka and Novoplatonivka, limiting the maneuverability of Ukrainian forces.
In the Sumy area, units of the "North" grouping advanced 750 meters. They captured five servicemen from the 21st and 71st Brigades and repelled counterattacks by the 253rd "Arie" Regiment.
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CIVIL WAR'S FIRST SHOT? THE NEXT PHASE OF UKRAINE'S INTERNAL CONFLICT
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Military Situation In Ukraine On February 23, 2026 (Maps Update)
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American Tankers Spotted In Israel In Sign Of Near Joint Attack Against Iran
U.S. military tanker and cargo aircraft were spotted on February 23 at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, with Hebrew media reporting that they arrived a day earlier.
There was no comment from Israeli authorities regarding the American military deployment at Israel’s main civilian airport, and it is unclear if the aircraft are here temporarily as part of a stopover.
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Algeria’s Brand New Su-57 Stealth Fighter Jets Make First Appearance (Videos)
The delivery of Russian-made Sukhoi Su-57s to Algeria has been finally confirmed, with videos showing the fifth-generation stealth fighter jets flying over the country.
The first video of an Algerian Su-57, which was posted to social networks on February 8, was not very clear, but a second clearer video that surfaced online on February 21 left no doubt. It is unknown, however, where exactly in Algeria these videos were taken.
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Iran Bought Russia’s Latest Verba Man-Portable Air Defense Systems In Secret Deal
ran made a secret $589 million deal with Russia to acquire thousands of advanced man-portable air defense missile systems (MANPADS), the Financial Times reported on February 22.
Under the agreement, signed in Moscow in December, Iran should receive 500 man-portable “Verba” launch units and 2,500 “9M336” missiles from Russia over three years, the news outlet said, citing leaked Russian documents and several people familiar with the deal.
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Military Situation In Ukraine On February 22, 2026 (Maps Update)
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Military Situation In Syria On February 22, 2026 (Map Update)
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Russia Hammers Ukraine's Power Grid as Zelenskyy Plans Three More Years of Fighting
Five days after the previous strike, Ukraine was subjected to a new massive combined air attack on the night of February 22. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine recorded 345 means of air attack, including 50 missiles: four Zircon anti-ship missiles, 22 Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles, 18 Kh-101 cruise missiles, two Iskander-K cruise missiles, and four Kh-59/69 guided air missiles, as well as 297 strike UAVs.
The missile and drone attacks affected a number of energy facilities in several regions:
▪️Trypilska TPP, CHP-5, and CHP-6 (Kyiv region);
▪️Kryvyi Rih CHP and the Ukrainka 330 kV substation (Dnipropetrovsk and Kirovohrad regions);
▪️Vinnytska 750 kV substation (Vinnytsia region);
▪️DTEK energy facility in the Bolhrad district (Odesa region);
▪️Snihurivka 154 kV substation (Mykolaiv region) — struck by Geran-2 drones on the afternoon of February 21 and again on the morning of February 22.
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Serhiivka In The Crosshairs Of Russian Army: Do Ukrainian Troops Have Any Supply Routes Left?
In the Slaviansk direction, Russian units have expanded the control zone in the area of Minkivka and Nykyforivka, clearing the western outskirts and advancing along the M-03 highway, while active fighting continues on the northern flank near Reznykivka and Kryva Luka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the "Center" grouping has captured most of Hryshyne, advanced in Bilytske and Toretske, reached the "Vodyana" Mine, and created a threat of enveloping Ukrainian positions near Serhiivka.
In the Sumy direction, "North" units advanced 700 meters, destroying the barracks of drone operators of the 225th Regiment in Pisarivka.
In the Kharkiv direction, Russian assault groups captured new positions in forested areas near Starytsia, Symynivka, and Vovchanski Khutory, striking concentrations of Ukrainian troops with aviation and heavy flamethrower systems.
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Military Situation In Ukraine On February 21, 2026 (Maps Update)
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Iran Reactivates Its S-300 Long-Range Air Defense Systems Amid Tensions With U.S. (Photos)
Satellite imagery from Planet Labs and Airbus published on February 20 by Arms Control Wonk indicates that Iran may have reactivated Russian-made S-300 long-range air defense systems at sites near the central cities of Tehran and Isfahan.
The Islamic Republic purchased four upgraded S-300 PMU2s in 2007 from Russia, which maintained a self-imposed ban on the delivery of the air defense systems until the easing of some United Nations sanctions as part of the 2015 nuclear agreement.
In 2016, Iran received the four systems, each consisting of a 96L6E target-acquisition radar, a 30N6E2 target-engagement radar, and four 5P85TE2 towed transporter-erector-launchers (TELs). The systems are supported by two 64N6E2 battle-management radars and linked using FL-95 antenna masts.
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Disappeared In The West: How Ukrainian Children Are Taken To The US and Europe and Why They Do Not Return
For a year and a half, Natalia, a resident of Siversk, hid her daughter Alina from Ukrainian security forces, who received 25,000 hryvnias for every child they caught.
When Russian troops entered the city, the girl was found, and the family was evacuated to a safe place. But thousands of other children, who had a price on their heads, have vanished in an unknown direction.
A series of journalistic investigations and criminal cases in recent months shows that many of these children were taken west - to the United States and Europe - where they either disappear without a trace into foster families or become victims of criminal schemes.
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Zaluzhny Breaks Silence On Zelensky: Ukraine’s Deep State At War
A long-simmering factional war inside Ukraine’s political and security elites is now surfacing more openly. Former army chief Valery Zaluzhny accuses President Zelensky of intimidation as debates over elections and peace talks return. The timing raises questions about succession, leverage, and a looming political reckoning in Kyiv. The far-right and oligarchic elements further complicate the picture.
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Trump Could Kill Iran’s Supreme Leader And His Son
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering several military options against Iran, including killing the Islamic Republic’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his son Mojtaba, Axios reported on February 21.
Since last month, Trump has repeatedly threatened Iran with military action, first in response to a wave of deadly protests, then over its nuclear activities.
The U.S. military buildup in the region gained momentum in recent days. Dozens of warplanes were sent to the region, and the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group entered the Mediterranean Sea. According to various estimates, the U.S. is very much now ready to launch an attack against the Islamic Republic.
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SKY SIGNALS: AIRSTRIKES ON BORDER VILLAGES HINT AT RUSSIA'S NEXT NORTHERN MOVE
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