Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,459
Al Jazeera
February 22, 2026
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The Russia-Ukraine war entered a new phase on day 1,459 with significant developments across multiple fronts. Russian forces launched several drone and missile attacks targeting Ukraine's Sumy, Zaporizhia, Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk regions, resulting in casualties including a 17-year-old boy and a 77-year-old man. These strikes caused damage to residential areas, vehicles, energy facilities, and even the Mondelez snack food facility in Sumy, drawing condemnation from Ukrainian officials who accused Russia of targeting American business interests. Meanwhile, Ukraine reported counterattacks, including drone strikes on Russian targets such as a ballistic missile plant in Udmurtia and a gas plant in Samara.
In terms of political developments, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the ongoing efforts to prepare for the next round of trilateral negotiations with the US and Russia. He highlighted alignment with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on key issues, including Ukraine's energy situation, while also stressing the importance of European unity in addressing
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Originally published on Al Jazeera on 2/22/2026