Summary
On February 26, Russian and Ukrainian forces continued their attacks, resulting in fatalities and injuries in both countries. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is seeking to advance peace talks with the U.S. and Russia scheduled for March. Additionally, energy infrastructure in Ukraine faces challenges due to ongoing conflict.
Key Facts
- Seven people died and ten were injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on a fertilizer factory in Russia’s Smolensk region.
- Russian attacks killed four people and injured two near Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, and caused damage to civilian infrastructure in Ukraine’s Kherson region.
- Ukraine plans to install anti-drone nets along 4,000 kilometers of roads by the end of the year.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy hopes for progress in upcoming peace talks involving the U.S. and Russia.
- Ukrainian energy infrastructure, including the Druzhba pipeline, suffers ongoing damage from Russian attacks, slowing repairs.
- South Africa repatriated 11 South African men who were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine.
- Hungary has taken measures to safeguard energy infrastructure and threatened to block EU assistance for Ukraine amid issues with a damaged pipeline.
- The first Ukrainian drone production plant began operations in the UK.
