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25 February 2022
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22:59
Friday, February 25, 2022, 23:59
Ukrainian pilots shot down a Russian Su-25 fighter near Kalinovka in the Vinnytsia region.
Source: Head of the Vinnytsia Military Administration Serhiy Borzov Facebook page.
Ukrainian pilots shot down a Russian Su-25 fighter near Kalinovka in the Vinnytsia region.
Source: Head of the Vinnytsia Military Administration Serhiy Borzov Facebook page.
22:18
Valentyna Romanenko – Friday, 25 February 2022, 23:18
The office of the President of Ukraine says that consultations on negotiations with Russia are underway.
Source: Zelenskyy's press secretary Serhiy Nikiforov on Facebook
The office of the President of Ukraine says that consultations on negotiations with Russia are underway.
Source: Zelenskyy's press secretary Serhiy Nikiforov on Facebook
21:40
Kateryna Tyshchenko - Friday, February 25, 2022,10:40 pm
The National Guard exposed a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance unit (SRU) in Kyiv operating under the guise of a territorial defense unit.
Source: National Guard of Ukraine
The National Guard exposed a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance unit (SRU) in Kyiv operating under the guise of a territorial defense unit.
Source: National Guard of Ukraine
21:35
ANASTASIA KALATUR - FRIDAY, 25 FEBRUARY, 2022, 10:35
A group of hackers, called Anonymous hacked the website of the Russian Defense Ministry and released a database of phones, e-mails and names of its employees.
Source : Anonymous on Twitter
A group of hackers, called Anonymous hacked the website of the Russian Defense Ministry and released a database of phones, e-mails and names of its employees.
Source : Anonymous on Twitter
21:12
Defense Minister Alexei Reznikov appealed to people of the Russian Federation, and first and foremost to their mothers, to stop the bloodshed of Russian soldiers unleashed by Vladimir Putin.
Source: Reznikov post on Facebook
Source: Reznikov post on Facebook
20:43
Olena Roschina – Friday, 25 February 2022, 21:43
Head of Luhans’k region state administration Serhiy Gaidai reported that the city of Schastya is 80% destroyed, two bridges in Novoaydar have been blown up, and in Starobil’sk Ukrainian artillery destroyed a column of Russian military equipment.
Source: Gaidai on Facebook
Head of Luhans’k region state administration Serhiy Gaidai reported that the city of Schastya is 80% destroyed, two bridges in Novoaydar have been blown up, and in Starobil’sk Ukrainian artillery destroyed a column of Russian military equipment.
Source: Gaidai on Facebook
20:31
Roman Petrenko – Friday, 25 February 2022, 21:31
Russian occupiers stopped near Konotop due to problems with access to fuel and food – they are walking around looking for somewhere to replenish their supplies. Ukraine’s ground forces said that people can “help” these “neighbours” by supplying them with rocket candy.
Source: Land division of Ukraine’s armed forces
Russian occupiers stopped near Konotop due to problems with access to fuel and food – they are walking around looking for somewhere to replenish their supplies. Ukraine’s ground forces said that people can “help” these “neighbours” by supplying them with rocket candy.
Source: Land division of Ukraine’s armed forces
19:45
Valentyna Romanenko, Friday, 25 February 2022, 8:45 p.m.
The Office of the President states that they are aware of the enemy’s plan, which is to encircle Kyiv and the main cities in the east and south of the country. However, the Ukrainian army is resisting the aggressor effectively.
Source: Friday briefing by the Adviser to the Head of the Office of the President, Mykhailo Podoliak
The Office of the President states that they are aware of the enemy’s plan, which is to encircle Kyiv and the main cities in the east and south of the country. However, the Ukrainian army is resisting the aggressor effectively.
Source: Friday briefing by the Adviser to the Head of the Office of the President, Mykhailo Podoliak
19:43
FRIDAY, 25 FEBRUARY, 2022, 8:43 P.M.
The mayor of Kyiv stated that the situation is threatening for Kyiv: this night will be very difficult.
Source: Klitschko's address
The mayor of Kyiv stated that the situation is threatening for Kyiv: this night will be very difficult.
Source: Klitschko's address
19:40
EU agrees to freeze assets of Putin and Lavrov.
19:25
П'ЯТНИЦЯ, 25 ЛЮТОГО 2022, 20:25
EU agreed to freeze the assets of Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and Minister of foreign affairs, Sergey Lavrov.
Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edgars Rinkevics, said that this decision was made by the Council of the EU at the level of foreign ministers.
EU agreed to freeze the assets of Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and Minister of foreign affairs, Sergey Lavrov.
Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edgars Rinkevics, said that this decision was made by the Council of the EU at the level of foreign ministers.
19:11
FRIDAY, 25 FEBRUARY, 2022, 8:11 P.M.
Defenders remain in Sumy, no one surrendered to the enemy, but many fakes are spreading in the region.
Defenders remain in Sumy, no one surrendered to the enemy, but many fakes are spreading in the region.
19:11
February 25, 2022, 7:30 pm.
The Cabinet of Ministers made several decisions at an extraordinary meeting: namely, on the issue of war bonds, increased port security and a temporary stop to the export of blood products.
The Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal said this at the briefing.
The Cabinet of Ministers made several decisions at an extraordinary meeting: namely, on the issue of war bonds, increased port security and a temporary stop to the export of blood products.
The Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal said this at the briefing.
17:56
The Czech Republic will ban all Russian airlines on its territory as of midnight. The Together with Poland, the Czech Republic is also providing trains for Ukrainians.
This announcement was made by the Minister of Transport of the Czech Republic Martin Kupka.
Restrictions will apply to routes flying to domestic airports in the Czech Republic.
This announcement was made by the Minister of Transport of the Czech Republic Martin Kupka.
Restrictions will apply to routes flying to domestic airports in the Czech Republic.
17:53
Friday, 25 February 2022, 18:47
Clients of those Russian banks that have come under international sanctions for aggression against Ukraine will not be able to use Apple Pay and Google Pay services, Russian Central Bank (RCB) reported.
Clients of those Russian banks that have come under international sanctions for aggression against Ukraine will not be able to use Apple Pay and Google Pay services, Russian Central Bank (RCB) reported.
17:19
Friday, 25 February 2022, 18:24
On February 24, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) issued refinancing loans to banks in the amount of UAH 26.67 billion.
On February 24, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) issued refinancing loans to banks in the amount of UAH 26.67 billion.
16:14
The situation in the Exclusion Zone threatens the security of entire Europe – the Ministry of Energy
Friday, 25 February 25, 4:55 p.m.
The invaders hold the staff of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant hostage for the second day in a row, preventing them from rotating in accordance with the safety protocols, as a press release of the Ministry of Energy informs.
The invaders hold the staff of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant hostage for the second day in a row, preventing them from rotating in accordance with the safety protocols, as a press release of the Ministry of Energy informs.
16:13
Friday, 25 February 2022, 16:50
Ukraine’s National Bank (NBU) has approved the decision to rescind banking licenses and liquidate those banks that are controlled by Russia, NBU press service reports.
Ukraine’s National Bank (NBU) has approved the decision to rescind banking licenses and liquidate those banks that are controlled by Russia, NBU press service reports.
16:01
Friday, 25 February 2022, 3:25 p.m.
Ukraine is collecting evidence of Russia’s war crimes in Ukrainian cities and will transmit them to The Hague.
This was the statement of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, Evropeys’ka Pravda reports.
Ukraine is collecting evidence of Russia’s war crimes in Ukrainian cities and will transmit them to The Hague.
This was the statement of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, Evropeys’ka Pravda reports.
15:58
Kateryna Tishchenko – Friday, 25 February 2022, 16:58
Four civilians were killed and 15 were injured in an air strike by Russia in the Kyiv region.
Source: Oleksiy Kuleba, head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration on the website of the Regional State Administration
Four civilians were killed and 15 were injured in an air strike by Russia in the Kyiv region.
Source: Oleksiy Kuleba, head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration on the website of the Regional State Administration
15:45
ROMAN PETRENKO - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022, 4:45 P.M.
Ukraine has destroyed up to 80 Russian tanks since the start of the war on 24 February.
Source : Deputy Defense Minister Anna Malyar on Facebook
Ukraine has destroyed up to 80 Russian tanks since the start of the war on 24 February.
Source : Deputy Defense Minister Anna Malyar on Facebook
15:43
Friday, 25 February 2022, 4:43 P.m.
City officials warn Kharkiv residents that Russian bombers are approaching the city, so everyone should immediately seek cover in bomb shelters.
Source: Civil Protection Department of the Kharkiv City Council
Updates to follow.
City officials warn Kharkiv residents that Russian bombers are approaching the city, so everyone should immediately seek cover in bomb shelters.
Source: Civil Protection Department of the Kharkiv City Council
Updates to follow.
15:26
“Evropeys’ka Pravda” – Friday, 25 February 2022, 16:26
Poland will soon close its airspace for Russian planes.
Poland will soon close its airspace for Russian planes.
15:01
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022, 4:01 P.M.
Two shells hit the building of the regional department of the Security Service of Ukraine in Chernihiv, the building is on fire.
Source: Suspilne Chernihiv
Two shells hit the building of the regional department of the Security Service of Ukraine in Chernihiv, the building is on fire.
Source: Suspilne Chernihiv
14:34
Friday, 25 February 2022, 3:10 p.m.
The State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection has issued a warning about mass phishing emails sent to addresses at Ukrainian servers i.ua and meta.ua. The report comes from the press team of the Service via Telegram.
The State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection has issued a warning about mass phishing emails sent to addresses at Ukrainian servers i.ua and meta.ua. The report comes from the press team of the Service via Telegram.
14:28
Roman Petrenko – Friday, 25 February 2022, 15:28
According to the Ministry of Defense, on February 25, the Russian army lost more than a thousand soldiers - a record for its entire existence.
Source : Ministry of Defense
According to the Ministry of Defense, on February 25, the Russian army lost more than a thousand soldiers - a record for its entire existence.
Source : Ministry of Defense
13:26
Roman Petrenko – Friday, 25 February 2022, 14:26
The General Staff stated that Russia shot a bunker vessel flying the Romanian flag. At the same time, co-owner of the tug operator P&O Maritime Andrei Stavnitser said that according to preliminary information, the missile hit a vessel flying the flag of Panama.
Source: General Staff and Stavnitser on Facebook
The General Staff stated that Russia shot a bunker vessel flying the Romanian flag. At the same time, co-owner of the tug operator P&O Maritime Andrei Stavnitser said that according to preliminary information, the missile hit a vessel flying the flag of Panama.
Source: General Staff and Stavnitser on Facebook
13:23
KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022, 2:23 P.M.
Kyiv has entered the defense phase, the situation is difficult, the enemy wants to destroy the capital.
Source : Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko at a briefing
Kyiv has entered the defense phase, the situation is difficult, the enemy wants to destroy the capital.
Source : Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko at a briefing
13:09
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy once again appealed to European leaders to help stop Russia's war, because this aggression affects everyone, and while Europe procrastinates, Ukrainian citizens are dying.
Source: address of the Head of State
Source: address of the Head of State
13:03
Ворог обстріляв дитячий садок, жилий масив та бомбосховища на Сумщині, постраждали діти
Svitlana Kizilova – Friday, 25 February 2022, 14:03
Russian military fired the reactive system of volley fires on housing infrastructure of Okhtyrka in Sumy region.
Svitlana Kizilova – Friday, 25 February 2022, 14:03
Russian military fired the reactive system of volley fires on housing infrastructure of Okhtyrka in Sumy region.
12:44
KATERYNA TYSCHENKO -FRIDAY, 25 February 2022, 13:44
Russian army shelled the orphanage with ‘Grad’ missile launchers. The orphanage accommodating 50 children is located in Vorzel, Kyiv region.
Source: General prosecutor Iryna Venediktova on Facebook
Russian army shelled the orphanage with ‘Grad’ missile launchers. The orphanage accommodating 50 children is located in Vorzel, Kyiv region.
Source: General prosecutor Iryna Venediktova on Facebook
12:33
FRIDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2022, 13:33
11:55
KATERYNA TYSCHENKO — FRIDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2022, 12:55
Lviv announces air raid alert.
Source: Mayor of Lviv Andriy Sadovy on Facebook
Ad verbatim: "Attention! Air raid alert!
Lviv announces air raid alert.
Source: Mayor of Lviv Andriy Sadovy on Facebook
Ad verbatim: "Attention! Air raid alert!
11:22
Friday, 24 February 2022 - 12:22
Subsections of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) stopped the offensive of the Russian military in Chernihiv region, by destroying approximately 20 tanks and up to 15 units of the military equipment.
Source: AFU ground forces
Subsections of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) stopped the offensive of the Russian military in Chernihiv region, by destroying approximately 20 tanks and up to 15 units of the military equipment.
Source: AFU ground forces
11:08
Kyiv municipality is calling on the residents of Obolon district not to go in the streets as hostilities are imminent.
10:45
Friday, 25 February 2022, 11:45
Ukrainian servicemen struck down Russian rocket in the Vinnitsya region.
Source: Head of Vinnitsya region state administration Serhiy Borzov on Facebook.
Ukrainian servicemen struck down Russian rocket in the Vinnitsya region.
Source: Head of Vinnitsya region state administration Serhiy Borzov on Facebook.
10:14
Kateryna Tyschenko, 24 February 2022 - 11:14
Buses going to Shchastya, Luhansk region to evacuate residents came under enemy fire.
Buses going to Shchastya, Luhansk region to evacuate residents came under enemy fire.
09:52
KATERYNA TYSCHENKО — FRIDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2022, 10:52
There is fighting near Kyiv around the settlements of Gostomel, Vorzel and Bucha.
Source: Oleksiy Arestovich, advisor to the head of the Office of the President, at a press briefing on Friday
Ad verbatim: "The greatest danger is now developing from the direction of Dymer-Ivankov, this is northwest of Kyiv. Fighting is already going on there now in the areas of Gostomel, Vorzel and Bucha."
There is fighting near Kyiv around the settlements of Gostomel, Vorzel and Bucha.
Source: Oleksiy Arestovich, advisor to the head of the Office of the President, at a press briefing on Friday
Ad verbatim: "The greatest danger is now developing from the direction of Dymer-Ivankov, this is northwest of Kyiv. Fighting is already going on there now in the areas of Gostomel, Vorzel and Bucha."
09:34
Friday, 25 February 2022, 09:55
During the night and early morning of 25 February, Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant (NPP) disconnected fifth and sixth power blocks from the country’s power grid and put them in reserve, the station’s press service reports.
During the night and early morning of 25 February, Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant (NPP) disconnected fifth and sixth power blocks from the country’s power grid and put them in reserve, the station’s press service reports.
09:09
Friday, 25 February 2022, 10:09
New digest from the Centre for Defense Strategies.
Russian troops’ offensive on 24 February was preceded by a mass air strike, which began at 3:40am, according to the president’s office.
New digest from the Centre for Defense Strategies.
Russian troops’ offensive on 24 February was preceded by a mass air strike, which began at 3:40am, according to the president’s office.
08:45
Friday, 09:45
The Russian military seized two Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) vehicles, rushing into the center of Kyiv, followed by a convoy of Russian trucks. As of 9:45, the trucks have already been disarmed.
Source: Deputy Defense Minister Anna Malyar on Facebook, AFU Ground Forces
The Russian military seized two Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) vehicles, rushing into the center of Kyiv, followed by a convoy of Russian trucks. As of 9:45, the trucks have already been disarmed.
Source: Deputy Defense Minister Anna Malyar on Facebook, AFU Ground Forces
07:57
In the morning of February 25, the subway in Kyiv is working in transportation mode and as a shelter - many people descended in the stations to take cover from possible shelling.
Source: Subway on Twitter, UP correspondent from the scene
Subway announcement ad verbatim: "Dear passengers! The subway is operating normally. Due to organisational reasons, the red line runs to "Shulyavskaya" station. We would like to remind you that the entrance to the station is free.”
Details: At a number of stations on the right bank, people took shelter to wait out possible shelling.
Source: Subway on Twitter, UP correspondent from the scene
Subway announcement ad verbatim: "Dear passengers! The subway is operating normally. Due to organisational reasons, the red line runs to "Shulyavskaya" station. We would like to remind you that the entrance to the station is free.”
Details: At a number of stations on the right bank, people took shelter to wait out possible shelling.
06:18
Friday, 25 February 2022, 07:18
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that sooner or later Russia will have to enter dialogue with Ukraine about how to end this war.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that sooner or later Russia will have to enter dialogue with Ukraine about how to end this war.
06:12
Friday, 25 February 2022, 07:12
Air raid alarms have been turned on in Kyiv, and the city administration is urging everyone to find shelter in the subway or in a bomb shelter.
Source: Telegram of the Kyiv City State Administration.
Air raid alarms have been turned on in Kyiv, and the city administration is urging everyone to find shelter in the subway or in a bomb shelter.
Source: Telegram of the Kyiv City State Administration.
05:47
The National Bank of Ukraine banned financial institutions from conducting any foreign exchange transactions using Russian and Belarusian rubles.
Source: website of the National Bank
Source: website of the National Bank
05:05
Friday, 25 February 2022, 06:05
Russian troops that are advancing towards Kyiv from the [Chernobyl] Exclusion Zone, were stopped near the town of Ivankiv, where Ukraine’s defense forces have blown up a bridge.
Source: UP’s contacts in the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russian troops that are advancing towards Kyiv from the [Chernobyl] Exclusion Zone, were stopped near the town of Ivankiv, where Ukraine’s defense forces have blown up a bridge.
Source: UP’s contacts in the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
25 February 2022