Summary
On February 20, Russian forces carried out numerous attacks on Ukrainian regions, including Zaporizhia and Kherson, injuring civilians and causing damage. In Washington, President Trump's Board of Peace met without Belarusic participation due to visa issues, and several EU countries decided not to participate after an invitation extended to Russian President Putin. Regional security and energy challenges were highlighted by Dutch intelligence and issues with Ukraine's nuclear power plant.
Key Facts
- Russian forces launched 448 attacks in Ukraine's Zaporizhia region, injuring a child and causing property damage.
- Attacks in Ukraine's Kherson region injured five people and damaged several homes.
- No injuries were reported in Russian attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk and Sumy regions.
- A man died in a Ukrainian drone attack on Sevastopol in Crimea.
- Russia claims to have shot down numerous Ukrainian drones, missiles, and bombs.
- President Trump's Board of Peace met, but Belarus could not attend due to visa issues.
- Several EU countries opted out of the peace board after Trump invited Russian President Putin.
- Dutch intelligence reported increased security threats from Russia, including cyberattacks.
- Ukraine's nuclear plant is operating on its only main power line, facing energy supply risks.
