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Ukrainian Perspective: Invasion of Ukraine: February 24, 2025 |
2025-02-25 |
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited. Worth noting, korrespondent.net has compiled its Invasion of Ukraine series into separate months, beginning May 9th, 2023. Linked in the title [Korrespondent] 19.00 The UN General Assembly supported a resolution on the third anniversary of the Russian war against Ukraine. The document was prepared by the Ukrainian side and its partners. ![]() The document entitled Promoting a Comprehensive, Just and Lasting Peace in Ukraine was supported by 93 countries. Another 65 states abstained and 18 voted against. Among those against were the United States, Russia, Israel and Hungary. However, Slovakia voted "for", while China and India abstained. 18.12 Those guilty from Russia who started the war against Ukraine should be brought to trial even after the end of the "hot phase" of hostilities. This was stated on Monday, February 24, by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a joint press conference with the leaders of partner countries at the Support Ukraine summit. 18.01 At least one person was killed as a result of Russian shelling of Slavyansk. The total number of victims is being clarified. This was reported by the head of the Donetsk OVA Vadim Filashkin on Monday, February 24. 17.55 The foreign ministers of the EU member states have supported a new initiative for military aid to Ukraine. This was stated by the EU High Representative Kaja Kallas. 17.47 US President Donald ordered an urgent review of the need for the continued operation of the base in Alexandroupolis, which the Greek government allocated to the Biden administration for the purpose of transferring forces and weapons systems to Ukraine to fight in the war unleashed by Russia, the Greek newspaper Democracy reported . 17.21 Ukraine has received 12 of the 19 F-16 fighters promised by Denmark. The rest will be delivered this year. This was stated by Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen at a special YES meeting in Kiev. 16.48 Officers of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation set off an explosion in the office of the so-called head of the illegal occupation institution "Multifunctional Center My Documents" Roman Podsudevsky in the temporarily captured city of Primorsk in the Zaporizhia region. The explosion occurred on the night of February 23. This was reported by the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. 16.37 Russian aviation has struck a frontline settlement in the Dergachev community in the Kharkiv region. This was reported by the State Emergency Service on Monday, February 24. According to preliminary data, four people were injured. There may still be people under the rubble of the residential building. 16.28 Since the beginning of the day, 69 combat clashes have occurred on the front. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the operational summary as of 16.00. About a third of Russian attacks are concentrated in the Pokrovsk direction. There, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are repelling assaults in the areas of 11 settlements. 16.19 The full-scale war against Ukraine, launched by Russian President Vladimir Putin three years ago, has worsened the lives of 54% of Russians. This is evidenced by the results of a survey conducted by the Chronicles. 15:57 Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, more than 200 civilians have died in Kiev, including 11 children. This was reported by the city's mayor Vitali Klitschko. According to him, the air raid alarm sounded 1,539 times in total. During this time, 1,239 residential buildings were damaged, as well as 194 educational institutions, 41 healthcare institutions, and 17 social institutions. 15.32 The UK has introduced the largest package of sanctions against Russia in three years. This was reported by the British government. The new sanctions are aimed at illegal income that fuels Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine and Russian kleptocrats. 15.19 The SBU has detained two clerics of the UOC-MP who were actively disseminating enemy propaganda via social networks and messengers, calling for the seizure of Ukrainian territory. This was reported by the SBU press service on Monday, February 24. 15.00 EU countries may increase the package of additional military aid for Ukraine by a third - up to 30 billion euros. This was reported by Radio Liberty editor for Europe Rikard Jozwiak. 14.21 Russia does not yet see any preconditions for resuming dialogue with Europe. This was stated by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, commenting on the 15th package of sanctions against Russia approved by the EU. The actions of the Europeans are in complete contrast to the recent actions of the Americans, Dmitry Peskov stated. 13:53 The Irish government plans to transfer some of its outdated air defense systems to Ukraine to protect cities and small towns. This was reported by The Irish Times on Monday, February 24. In particular, Ireland will transfer Giraffe Mark IV radar systems to Ukraine. 13.49 Spain will provide Ukraine with military aid worth 1 billion euros by the end of 2025. This was stated by the country's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at the plenary session of Support Ukraine in Kyiv. Spain will also address the needs of the Ukrainian diaspora and create a special hub in the province of Alicante. 13.42 A former Odessa MP from the pro-Russian Rodina party , who accompanied a column of Russian troops to Kiev, has been charged with high treason and war propaganda. This was reported on Monday, February 24, by the Office of the Prosecutor General (OPG) on its Telegram channel. 13:34 The National Bank has minted a new commemorative coin " Let's fight !" for the third anniversary of the start of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. 13:19 Russian troops attacked one of the residential areas of Kherson on the night of February 24. As a result of enemy shelling, a man was killed. This was reported by the press service of the State Emergency Service on Monday, February 24. 13:00 Canada will provide Ukraine with a new package of military aid and 5 billion Canadian dollars ($3.52 billion) received from frozen Russian assets. This was announced by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during the plenary session of Support Ukraine in Kyiv. This includes armored vehicles, equipment for F-16s, millions of additional ammunition and other equipment. 12:58 Russia's ground forces have changed radically over the three years of full-scale war in Ukraine. Russia now relies on mass rather than quality to continue the war against Ukraine, the UK Ministry of Defence reports. 12.38 Europe must be at the negotiating table to end the war in Ukraine, since it, its way of life and security are strategic targets of Russia. This was stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the plenary session of the Support Ukraine forum in Kyiv. 12:29 President Volodymyr Zelensky recalled that Russia has violated ceasefire agreements more than 25 times since 2014. He said this in Kiev during the plenary session of the Support Ukraine forum on Monday, February 24. According to the head of state, simple "silence on the front" is not enough to achieve lasting peace. 12:10 Ukraine's largest charitable foundations raised UAH 24.1 billion last year, which is 28% more than in 2023. In total, during the years of the full-scale war, Come Back Alive , the Prytula Foundation and United24 raised UAH 93 billion. The United24 platform collected the most donations last year: UAH 17.5 billion. 92% of all donations collected by this platform were directed to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. UAH 4.4 billion, or 18% of the total donations last year, were collected by the Vernisya Alive fund . Another UAH 2.1 billion in donations were accumulated by Serhiy Prytula's fund in 2024. 11:49 Russia will stop military actions in Ukraine only when negotiations to end the war "produce a firm, sustainable result" that satisfies Moscow. This was stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov after negotiations in Ankara. He also stated that those territories of Ukraine that are already included in the Russian constitution have allegedly acquired a different "international legal status." 10:55 The European Union adopted the 16th package of sanctions against Russia on the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Russian troops into Ukraine. The EU Council announced the details of the package . 10:38 Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense Kirill Budanov opened the first part of the Memorial to Ukrainian intelligence officers in Kiev on the anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion. 10.30 Ukrainian military successfully hit two strategic facilities on the territory of the aggressor country Russia. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. We are talking about the Ryazan Oil Refinery in the Ryazan Region and the Russian oil depot - FGKU Kombinat 8 Marta in the Tula Region. 10:15 The Security Service detained two enemy agents who were adjusting Russia's fire on Ukrainian defenders in the frontline areas of Donetsk Oblast. Both defendants acted separately. One of them, a 47-year-old resident of the village of Dachnoye, directed Russian airstrikes on Defense Forces locations in the Pokrovsk direction. The other, a 44-year-old resident of the village of Ilyinovka near Konstantinovka, helped Russian assault groups attack the combat positions of the defenders of Chasovy Yar. 09:46 Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky made a statement on the third anniversary of the war. "The world did not believe that Ukraine would survive, but the Ukrainian people are worthily holding back the enemy's attacks. We defeated the Russian offensive group, pushed the invaders back from Kiev, liberated the north of Ukraine, the Kharkiv region and Kherson," the general said. 09:11 In the suburbs of Odessa on the night of February 24, debris from a Russian drone damaged port infrastructure, the glazing and roof of a private house, as well as cars. There were no casualties. 08:45 Over the past 24 hours, 96 combat clashes have been recorded at the front. Missile troops and artillery of the Defense Forces hit three areas of concentration of personnel, weapons and military equipment, five command posts and one UAV command post of the Russians. 08:34 President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Ukrainians for their heroism on the occasion of the third anniversary of the start of full-scale Russian aggression. "Three years of resistance. Three years of gratitude. Three years of absolute heroism of Ukrainians. I am proud of Ukraine! Thank you to everyone who defends it and helps. To everyone who works for Ukraine. And eternal memory to everyone who gave their lives for our state and people," the head of state said. 08:26 On the night of February 24, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 185 Shahed-type attack drones and various types of drone imitators. The Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down 113 Russian drones, and another 71 UAVs were lost. The enemy attack affected Dnipropetrovsk, Odessa, Kyiv, and Khmelnytskyi regions. 08:15 Rescuers have eliminated the consequences of the Russian attack in the Kyiv region. In the Brovarsky district, debris from an enemy drone hit an unfinished multi-story building. The debris caused a fire on the 23rd floor of the multi-story building. Rescuers quickly extinguished the fire. The 51-year-old security guard of the housing complex suffered an acute stress reaction, and doctors provided him with the necessary assistance. 07:33 As of February 24, 2025, the total combat losses of Russian troops on the territory of Ukraine amounted to approximately 868,230 people (+1050 per day). 04:59 Drones attacked the Ryazan Oil Refinery. The attack caused a major fire. This is the third attack on the Ryazan Oil Refinery since the beginning of the year. 03:56 Sweden will transfer air defense systems to Ukraine worth 1.2 billion kroner (about $113 million). We are talking about the Robot 70 and Tridon Mk2 systems. And as part of international cooperation, Sweden will transfer anti-aircraft missiles already in use in Ukraine, as well as anti-aircraft weapons that can be carried by individual soldiers. |
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