Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,462
Al Jazeera
February 25, 2026
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The Russia-Ukraine war continues with significant developments marking day 1,462 of the conflict. Key events include increased civilian casualties and ongoing military operations across Ukraine, as well as escalating tensions in diplomatic efforts.
Ukrainian officials reported fresh casualties from Russian attacks, including two deaths and five injuries in the Dnipropetrovsk region. In Zaporizhia, 918 Russian strikes targeted settlements, resulting in one fatality and six injuries. Meanwhile, Kherson saw Russian bombardment that damaged infrastructure, including high-rise buildings and a gas pipeline, while claiming one life and injuring five. Ukrainian forces actively defended against Russian advances, downing 111 drones and an Iskander-M missile overnight.
In occupied territories, Ukrainian counterattacks caused casualties on both sides. In Kherson, two individuals were injured, and in Luhansk, one was killed. Russia’s Belgorod region faced significant damage to energy infrastructure from a "massive" missile strike, leading to power outages for residents.
Politically, Ukraine secured 107 votes at the UN General Assembly supporting its peace resolution, while the U.S. and other nations abstained. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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Originally published on Al Jazeera on 2/25/2026