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26 February 2022
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22:47
Kateryna Tyschenko – Saturday, 26 February 2022, 23:47
Civilian journalist Dilerbek Shakirov was shot dead with an automatic weapon by Russian invaders in the village of Zelenivka, which is part of the city of Kherson; in Kharkiv, a high-rise building was struck.
Source: Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova on Facebook
Civilian journalist Dilerbek Shakirov was shot dead with an automatic weapon by Russian invaders in the village of Zelenivka, which is part of the city of Kherson; in Kharkiv, a high-rise building was struck.
Source: Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova on Facebook
22:37
Saturday, February 26, 2022, 23:25
In two days, from February 25 to 26, PrivatBank clients have transferred 1.1 UAH billion to support Ukrainian Armed Forces. The money has been transferred to a special bank account of National Bank of Ukraine via Privat24.
In two days, from February 25 to 26, PrivatBank clients have transferred 1.1 UAH billion to support Ukrainian Armed Forces. The money has been transferred to a special bank account of National Bank of Ukraine via Privat24.
21:38
Roman Petrenko — Saturday, 26 February 2022, 10:38 PM
On 26 February at 7:50 pm, the pyrotechnics division of the Department of Emergency’s special emergency rescue detachment in Vinnytsia Oblast destroyed two Russian FAB-100 aerial bombs.
On 26 February at 7:50 pm, the pyrotechnics division of the Department of Emergency’s special emergency rescue detachment in Vinnytsia Oblast destroyed two Russian FAB-100 aerial bombs.
21:29
Saturday, 26 February 2022, 10:29 pm
Ukrainian troops defending Chernihiv region blew up 56 tanks of diesel fuel that were being transported by a Russian military convoy.
Ukrainian troops defending Chernihiv region blew up 56 tanks of diesel fuel that were being transported by a Russian military convoy.
21:06
IRYNA BALACHUK — SATURDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2022, 10:06 PM
Since the beginning of the Russian military attacks on Ukraine, 14 military people and fighters of territorial defense forces, and 6 civilians were killed. 71 people were wounded; 25 out of these were civilians.
Since the beginning of the Russian military attacks on Ukraine, 14 military people and fighters of territorial defense forces, and 6 civilians were killed. 71 people were wounded; 25 out of these were civilians.
21:04
Kateryna Khoroshchak, editor-in-chief of Pravda Life
Members of Ukraine’s Film Academy have issued a call to boycott Russian films.
The Film Academy is calling on the Council of Europe to exclude Russia from EURIMAGES, the European Cinema Support Fund.
Members of Ukraine’s Film Academy have issued a call to boycott Russian films.
The Film Academy is calling on the Council of Europe to exclude Russia from EURIMAGES, the European Cinema Support Fund.
21:02
Saturday, 26 February 2022, 10:55 PM
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine has decided to refuse further services from the Russian and Belarusian electrical grid after switching to an isolated regime. The respective order was signed by the Minister of Energy German Galuschenko, according to his post on Facebook.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine has decided to refuse further services from the Russian and Belarusian electrical grid after switching to an isolated regime. The respective order was signed by the Minister of Energy German Galuschenko, according to his post on Facebook.
20:42
Kateryna Tyschenko – Saturday, 26 February 2022, 9:42 PM
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved a series of measures related to Russia’s invasion during an extraordinary meeting on Saturday.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved a series of measures related to Russia’s invasion during an extraordinary meeting on Saturday.
20:31
The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a decision to temporarily close the border posts with Russia and Belarus.
20:16
Saturday, 26 February 2022, 21:16
Ukrzaliznytsia [Ukrainian Railways] cuts power at the Central rail station in Kyiv because of the shelling nearby.
Ukrzaliznytsia [Ukrainian Railways] cuts power at the Central rail station in Kyiv because of the shelling nearby.
20:14
Due to the artillery shelling by the Russian invaders in Kyiv, Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital reported that one child was killed, two children and two other adults were injured.
20:10
On February 26, a civilian rescue ship "Saphir" on a humanitarian mission was seized and is detained by Russian warships near Zmiinyi (Snake) Island.
19:40
In the past 24 hours, the invaders lost three SU-30SM fighters, 11 helicopters, two SU-25, one IL-76MD, a column of armoured vehicles and an echelon with fuel.
19:27
Saturday, 26 February 2022, 20:04
According to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Azerbaijan could help Ukraine with shortage of oil and oil products. “I told Ukraine’s friend Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan, that Ukraine does not have enough oil and oil products, But now, after the talks, we will get it.” - the President told the press.
Zelenskyy noted that the President of Turkey Recep Erdogan had proposed to arrange negotiations with Russia. “We can only cheer to this suggestion” - Zelenskyy commented.
According to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Azerbaijan could help Ukraine with shortage of oil and oil products. “I told Ukraine’s friend Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan, that Ukraine does not have enough oil and oil products, But now, after the talks, we will get it.” - the President told the press.
Zelenskyy noted that the President of Turkey Recep Erdogan had proposed to arrange negotiations with Russia. “We can only cheer to this suggestion” - Zelenskyy commented.
18:47
Anna Morgun - Saturday, 26 February 2022, 7:47 PM
The Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov reminded Ukrainians how to make Molotov cocktails for the Russian aggressors.
The Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov reminded Ukrainians how to make Molotov cocktails for the Russian aggressors.
18:47
IRYNA BALACHUK- SATURDAY, 26 February 2022, 7:47 PM
Mobile operators Kyivstar, Vodafone, and Lifecell blocked access to their networks for Russian and Belarusian subscribers.
Mobile operators Kyivstar, Vodafone, and Lifecell blocked access to their networks for Russian and Belarusian subscribers.
18:45
ALYONA MAZURENKO – SATURDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2022, 7:45 PM
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy assured that Ukrainians would fight for as long as it was necessary to liberate their country from the Russian invaders.
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy assured that Ukrainians would fight for as long as it was necessary to liberate their country from the Russian invaders.
18:38
Olga Gluschenko – Saturday, 26 February 2022, 7:38 PM
Russian invaders executed an airstrike on the town of Sartanav near Mariupil. At least four persons were killed, and nine, among them a child, wounded.
Russian invaders executed an airstrike on the town of Sartanav near Mariupil. At least four persons were killed, and nine, among them a child, wounded.
18:31
SATURDAY, 26 FEBRUARY, 7:31 PM
The puppet leader of the Russian-occupied Crimea, Sergei Aksyonov, claims that the Russian troops have destroyed the dam blocking the North Crimean Canal.
The puppet leader of the Russian-occupied Crimea, Sergei Aksyonov, claims that the Russian troops have destroyed the dam blocking the North Crimean Canal.
18:31
ROMAN PETRENKO - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2022, 7:31pm
The government has imposed a curfew as of February 26 in Odesa and the Odesa region from 7:00 pm to 06:00 am. On February 27, vehicle movement ban is in force throughout the region.
The government has imposed a curfew as of February 26 in Odesa and the Odesa region from 7:00 pm to 06:00 am. On February 27, vehicle movement ban is in force throughout the region.
18:25
ALYONA MAZURENKO – SATURDAY, 26 FEBRUARY, 7:25 PM
A Ukrainian sailor called on everyone to help Ukraine, which fighting off the Russian invasion, financially. He also called upon all sailors to refuse to go to Russian ports and to boycott cargo to and from Russia.
A Ukrainian sailor called on everyone to help Ukraine, which fighting off the Russian invasion, financially. He also called upon all sailors to refuse to go to Russian ports and to boycott cargo to and from Russia.
18:06
Olena Roschina — Saturday, 26 February 2022, 7:06 PM
The Minister for Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhaylo Fedorov announced the creation of an army of IT specialists to fight for Ukraine in cyberspace.
The Minister for Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhaylo Fedorov announced the creation of an army of IT specialists to fight for Ukraine in cyberspace.
18:01
Roman Petrenko — Saturday, 26 February 2022, 7:01 PM
Russian invaders near the village of Volokhiv Yar in Kharkiv region opened fire at a public bus transporting civilians on the Izyum-Kharkiv highway.
Russian invaders near the village of Volokhiv Yar in Kharkiv region opened fire at a public bus transporting civilians on the Izyum-Kharkiv highway.
17:03
Today, in the afternoon of February 26, Ukrainian troops blew up the railway junctions connecting the Ukrainian railway with the Russian railway structures.
16:54
Alyona Mazurenko — Saturday, 26 February 2022, 5:54 pm
In Kharkiv region, Ukrainian defenders found internationally-banned cluster bombs with butterfly mines (the so-called “Lepestok” mines).
In Kharkiv region, Ukrainian defenders found internationally-banned cluster bombs with butterfly mines (the so-called “Lepestok” mines).
16:40
The Russian-occupied Chornobyl nuclear power plant is operating as planned, but staff are being held hostage.
16:30
Twitter has been shut down in Russia, and there are also general online/network issues - social media networks are barely working.
16:19
OLENA ROSHCHINA - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2022, 17:19
Websites of the President’s Administration of the Russian Federation, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Аederal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor) and also a number of news agenсies, particularly Interfax and TASS are down.
Websites of the President’s Administration of the Russian Federation, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Аederal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor) and also a number of news agenсies, particularly Interfax and TASS are down.
16:15
In Borodyanka, Kyiv region, invaders’ missile hit a private house; 3 people died.
15:41
The State Border Guard Service and the Armed Forces of Ukraine found hope that all the defenders of Zmiinyi are alive.
15:33
President Volodymyr Zelensky categorically does not accept ultimatums, and is ready to accept only fully fledged negotiations.
15:30
The curfew in Kyiv will last from 17:00 on Saturday, February 26, to 8:00 on Monday, February 28.
15:16
Russian invaders carried out an air raid on the village of Sartana near Mariupol.
At least three people died in the attack.
At least three people died in the attack.
15:03
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Turkey had imposed a ban on the transit of Russian warships in the Black Sea.
14:43
Three missile strikes on a military unit along with shelling of residential neighborhoods, injuring about 70 people, were recorded in Okhtyrka, Sumy region.
13:47
The General Prosecutor of Ukraine, Iryna Venediktova, noted that Ukraine is documenting all Russian shelling of civilian infrastructure to bring a case to the International Criminal Court.
13:46
SATURDAY, 26 FEBRUARY, 2022, 14:46
The Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhaylo Fedorov asked Ilon Musk on Twitter to grant Ukraine access to satellite Internet.
The Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhaylo Fedorov asked Ilon Musk on Twitter to grant Ukraine access to satellite Internet.
13:20
Saturday 26 February 2022, 14:20
The Russian occupiers have blocked civil shipping lanes in the Black Sea off the south-west coast of Ukraine.
The Russian occupiers have blocked civil shipping lanes in the Black Sea off the south-west coast of Ukraine.
13:18
Saturday, 26 February 2022, 1:38 PM
Deputy Prime Minister Mykhaylo Fedorov on his Telegram channel has appealed to YouTube to block Russian media outlets engaged in the distribution of war propaganda. He also asked Meta to do the same on Facebook and Instagram.
Deputy Prime Minister Mykhaylo Fedorov on his Telegram channel has appealed to YouTube to block Russian media outlets engaged in the distribution of war propaganda. He also asked Meta to do the same on Facebook and Instagram.
13:00
Kateryną Tyschenko – Saturday, 26 February 2022, 14:00
According to the media, the enemy is deploying “Grad” rocket launchers in Chernihiv; windows shatter in the regional hospital. Meanwhile, in the Chernihiv region, Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed a major column of the enemy’s forces.
According to the media, the enemy is deploying “Grad” rocket launchers in Chernihiv; windows shatter in the regional hospital. Meanwhile, in the Chernihiv region, Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed a major column of the enemy’s forces.
12:40
Olena Roshchyna, Saturday, 26 February 2022, 13:40
The Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Oleksiy Reznikov, has stated that the Russian Armed Forces are starting to actively use saboteurs and paratroopers in a change of tactics dictated by their unsuccessful initial push to strike quickly with long columns of military vehicles and equipment.
The Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Oleksiy Reznikov, has stated that the Russian Armed Forces are starting to actively use saboteurs and paratroopers in a change of tactics dictated by their unsuccessful initial push to strike quickly with long columns of military vehicles and equipment.
12:37
The Head of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, Serhiy Deyneko, sent an official letter to his counterpart from the Republic of Belarus emphasising that Belarus was waging war against Ukraine together with Russia.
12:30
Mykolaiv is preparing for circular defense of the city - 12 enemy tanks broke through from Kakhovka. There is also information on advances of other armed forces of the Russian Federation.
12:23
Starting from February 26, Kyiv imposes updated curfew times from 5 pm to 8 am.
12:07
The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine and Ukrainian media groups are calling upon international TV and cable providers to turn off Russian news channels.
11:54
ROMAN PETRENKO - SATURDAY, 26 FEBRUARY, 2022, 12:54 PM
The curfew hours have been modified in Kharkiv. Now the curfew is from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am.
The curfew hours have been modified in Kharkiv. Now the curfew is from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am.
11:34
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2022, 12:34pm.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed, again, to the Russian citizens and soldiers of the occupation troops of the Russian Federation to protest against the war and force the Kremlin to stop its armed aggression against Ukraine.
Source: Zelenskyy’s appeal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed, again, to the Russian citizens and soldiers of the occupation troops of the Russian Federation to protest against the war and force the Kremlin to stop its armed aggression against Ukraine.
Source: Zelenskyy’s appeal
10:50
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2022, 11:50 am
Families and relatives of Ukrainian servicemen receive calls from the Russian invaders who use the mobile phones of Ukrainian soldiers to report false information about their situation and location.
Families and relatives of Ukrainian servicemen receive calls from the Russian invaders who use the mobile phones of Ukrainian soldiers to report false information about their situation and location.
10:40
On 26 February, a bridge near the village of Stoyanka was blown up on the Kyiv-Zhytomyr highway.
10:38
Cyprus announced that it will not block the disconnection of Russia from SWIFT. Italy also agreed to such a step.
10:35
Saturday, 26 February 2022, 11:35 AM
Ukrainian authorities are asking the Red Cross to repatriate back to Russia thousands of bodies of the Russian military personnel killed in action during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. In the meantime, the Russian Federation does not inform its citizens about its battle casualties in Ukraine.
Ukrainian authorities are asking the Red Cross to repatriate back to Russia thousands of bodies of the Russian military personnel killed in action during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. In the meantime, the Russian Federation does not inform its citizens about its battle casualties in Ukraine.
10:22
The mayor of Lviv Andriy Sadovyy reports that Russian military landed in three helicopters near Brody at 9 am. The Security Service of Ukraine refuted the information.
10:02
Hundreds of Russian doctors signed an open letter to the Russian President Vladimir Putin demanding to put an end to the war in Ukraine.
09:48
Health Minister Viktor Lyashko announced the death of 198 people, including three children, as a result of a full-scale attack by Russia.
09:36
The National Security and Defense Council warns that forums and messengers in Kyiv are flooded with enemy agents and gives advice on how to behave.
09:06
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2022, 10:00 AM
The Ukrainian anti-missile defense forces shot down a missile that was heading towards the dam of the Kyiv Reservoir in Vyshgorod at night. This is reported by the Ministry of Infrastructure with reference to the Ukrainian State Enterprise " Ukrvodput ".
The Ukrainian anti-missile defense forces shot down a missile that was heading towards the dam of the Kyiv Reservoir in Vyshgorod at night. This is reported by the Ministry of Infrastructure with reference to the Ukrainian State Enterprise " Ukrvodput ".
08:26
35 people, including two children, were injured by enemy combat operations in Kyiv as of the morning of February 26.
08:09
ryna Balachuk – Saturday, 26 February 2022, 09:09
Ukrainian defenders continue to control Kherson and Ukrainian flag is flying over the city.
Source: Igor Kolykhaev, Kherson’s mayor, on Facebook
Ukrainian defenders continue to control Kherson and Ukrainian flag is flying over the city.
Source: Igor Kolykhaev, Kherson’s mayor, on Facebook
08:05
Kateryna Tyschenko – Saturday, 26 February 2022, 09:05
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba demands that the world completely isolate Russia after its missile hit an apartment building in Kyiv.
Source: Kuleba on Twitter
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba demands that the world completely isolate Russia after its missile hit an apartment building in Kyiv.
Source: Kuleba on Twitter
08:04
Olena Roschyna – Saturday, 26 February 2022, 09:04
Herman Galuschenko, Ukraine’s Minister of Energy stated that the country’s armed forces protected the Kyiv hydroelectric power plant (HPP) from the Russian occupiers, and that the HPP it is working again.
Source: Galushchenko and the Ministry of Energy on Facebook
Herman Galuschenko, Ukraine’s Minister of Energy stated that the country’s armed forces protected the Kyiv hydroelectric power plant (HPP) from the Russian occupiers, and that the HPP it is working again.
Source: Galushchenko and the Ministry of Energy on Facebook
07:36
Saturday, 26 February 2022, 08:36
Russian missile hit an apartment building at 6-A Lobanovs’kogo Avenue in Kyiv.
Source: State Emergency Service
Details: State Emergency Service confirmed this information.
Russian missile hit an apartment building at 6-A Lobanovs’kogo Avenue in Kyiv.
Source: State Emergency Service
Details: State Emergency Service confirmed this information.
05:08
Saturday, 26 February 2022, 06:08
Shots are heard, street fighting continues in the central part of Kyiv.
Sources: Ukrayinska Pravda, eyewitnesses, Suspilne
Details: Shots fired from assault rifles are heard in the vicinity of Peremohy Square, the railway station, and Bohdan Khmelnitsky Street.
Shots are heard, street fighting continues in the central part of Kyiv.
Sources: Ukrayinska Pravda, eyewitnesses, Suspilne
Details: Shots fired from assault rifles are heard in the vicinity of Peremohy Square, the railway station, and Bohdan Khmelnitsky Street.
04:55
Saturday, February 26, 2022, 05:55
Russian troops have seized the Kipti-Bachivsk highway in the Hlukhiv region (Sumy oblast), and civilians are denied access to the route.
Source: Suspilne
Russian troops have seized the Kipti-Bachivsk highway in the Hlukhiv region (Sumy oblast), and civilians are denied access to the route.
Source: Suspilne
03:46
The air defense of the Ukrainian Armed Forces repulsed the attacks of the Russian occupants on Mykolayiv.
Source: The head of the Mykolaiv Regional State Administration Vitaliy Kim in Telegram
Details: Vitaliy Kim also reported that the Russian assault force failed to land in Ochakovo.
Source: The head of the Mykolaiv Regional State Administration Vitaliy Kim in Telegram
Details: Vitaliy Kim also reported that the Russian assault force failed to land in Ochakovo.
03:45
Olga Glushenko – Saturday, February 26, 2022, 04:45
The ground forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine report that heavy fighting continues for the city of Vasylkiv in the Kyiv region.
The ground forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine report that heavy fighting continues for the city of Vasylkiv in the Kyiv region.
02:54
Saturday, February 26, 2022, 03:54
Canada has adopted a package of measures to support Ukraine.
According to European Pravda, Canadian Finance MinisterMinister of Finance Chrystia Freeland wrote on her Facebook page.
Canada has adopted a package of measures to support Ukraine.
According to European Pravda, Canadian Finance MinisterMinister of Finance Chrystia Freeland wrote on her Facebook page.
02:47
Saturday, February 26, 2022, 03:47
Ukrainian airpower struck a powerful bombardment attack on a cluster of Russian armored vehicles in Kherson on Friday evening. The enemy retreated and the city returned under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Source: "Dumskaya" in Telegram
Ukrainian airpower struck a powerful bombardment attack on a cluster of Russian armored vehicles in Kherson on Friday evening. The enemy retreated and the city returned under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Source: "Dumskaya" in Telegram
01:45
Saturday, February 26, 2022, 02:45
The explosions in the Troieshchyna district of Kyiv are an attempt by the Russians to destroy thermal power plant TPP-6.
Source: Ukrainska Pravda interlocutor in the command of the Armed Forces
The explosions in the Troieshchyna district of Kyiv are an attempt by the Russians to destroy thermal power plant TPP-6.
Source: Ukrainska Pravda interlocutor in the command of the Armed Forces
01:33
Saturday, February 26, 2022, 02:33
The Russian military wearing Ukrainian police uniform drove up in a car with flashing lights and executed the Ukrainian fighters at the checkpoint near Vasilkov.
Source: Ukrainska Pravda interlocutor in the command of the Armed Forces
The Russian military wearing Ukrainian police uniform drove up in a car with flashing lights and executed the Ukrainian fighters at the checkpoint near Vasilkov.
Source: Ukrainska Pravda interlocutor in the command of the Armed Forces
01:15
SATURDAY, 26 Feb 2022, 02:15
Huge traffic jams in the Lviv region Source: correspondent of Ukrainian Pravda
Huge traffic jams in the Lviv region Source: correspondent of Ukrainian Pravda
00:44
Olga Glushchenko - Saturday, February 26, 2022, 01:44
The Ukrainian military shot down a Russian ground attack aircraft and a helicopter.
Source: Air Force Command of Ukrainian Armed Forces on Facebook
The Ukrainian military shot down a Russian ground attack aircraft and a helicopter.
Source: Air Force Command of Ukrainian Armed Forces on Facebook
23:59
Valentyna Romanenko – Saturday, 26 February 2022, 00:59
In the Kyiv region, the air defense forces shot down a Russian IL-76 plane with an enemy landing party.
In the Kyiv region, the air defense forces shot down a Russian IL-76 plane with an enemy landing party.
23:49
Kateryna Tyshchenko - Friday, February 25, 2022, 00:49
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that nobody in Ukraine, in Russia and the whole world will believe in Russian excuses for waging war against Ukraine.
Source: Presidential Address
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that nobody in Ukraine, in Russia and the whole world will believe in Russian excuses for waging war against Ukraine.
Source: Presidential Address
23:37
Olga Glushchenko – Saturday, 26 February 2022, 00:37
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeryy Zaluzhnyy reports about the resistance to the large-scale Russian invasion of the past day.
Source: Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeryy Zaluzhnyy reports about the resistance to the large-scale Russian invasion of the past day.
Source: Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook
23:05
KATERYNA TISHCHENKO - SATURDAY, 26 FEBRUARY, 2022, 00:05
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that this night will be very difficult and the enemy will use all available forces to break the resistance of Ukrainians.
Source : President's address
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that this night will be very difficult and the enemy will use all available forces to break the resistance of Ukrainians.
Source : President's address
26 February 2022