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00:46

The US Department of Defense has announced a $460 million military aid package for Ukraine. In particular, the new military aid package includes additional ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS); additional 155mm artillery rounds; additional 120mm mortar rounds; 4 air surveillance radars; additional Javelin anti-armor systems; approximately 2,000 anti-armor rockets; 4 Bradley Infantry Fire Support Team vehicles; 2 tactical vehicles to recover equipment; medical supplies; and others. – Official website of the US Department of Defense

08:00

In the last 24 hours, the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out 16 strikes on locations with Russian troops and military equipment and 1 strike on an anti-aircraft missile system at the firing position of Russian occupiers. Moreover, Ukrainian defenders shot down 3 enemy kamikaze drones Lancet. Ukrainian missile troops and gunners hit an MLRS battery of Russian invaders and 2 enemy anti-aircraft defense positions. – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

08:08

Russian aggressors fired missiles at the Donetsk region on February 20. 3 people were killed. 5 citizens were injured. – Pavlo Kyrylenko, Head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration

08:41

Total combat losses of Russian aggressors in Ukraine from 24 February 2022 to 21 February 2023 (approximation): 144440 troops; 3326 tanks; 6562 armored vehicles; 2338 artillery systems; 471 MLRS; 243 anti-aircraft warfare systems; 299 aircraft; 287 helicopters; 5210 military auto vehicles and fuel tanks; 18 military boats; 2023 tactical UAVs; 226 special military equipment; 873 cruise missiles. – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

10:22

The European Union extended sanctions against Russia for illegally annexing Ukraine’s Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. In particular, the restrictive measures were extended for one year – until February 24, 2024. The decision will formally enter into force on February 23, 2023. – Official journal of the European Union

12:07

In the last 24 hours, Russian troops shelled the Chernihiv, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, and Kherson regions. 5 people were killed. 7 citizens were injured. – Information from Regional Military Administrations

15:28

Russian occupiers shelled Kherson on February 21. The attacks have targeted a vehicle park, residential areas, a high-rise building, and a public transport stop. 5 people were killed, and 16 citizens were wounded. – Kherson City Council

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