News|Russia-Ukraine warRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,459These are the key developments from day 1,459 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Russian drone attacks in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region resulted in four fatalities, including a 17-year-old, and additional casualties in the southeastern Zaporizhia region. Russian assaults in Ukraine's Odesa region injured two individuals and…
Russian drone attacks in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region resulted in four fatalities, including a 17-year-old, and additional casualties in the southeastern Zaporizhia region. Russian assaults in Ukraine's Odesa region injured two individuals and damaged infrastructure, including homes, vehicles, and an energy facility. A separate attack in Dnipropetrovsk wounded a 77-year-old. In Donetsk, Russian shelling injured four individuals across 18 attacks. Authorities evacuated 562 people, including 244 children, from frontline settlements. A US company facility in Sumy was targeted, leading to a statement from Ukraine's Foreign Minister regarding economic dialogue with the United States. In the Kherson region, shelling injured two officers and one civilian, causing extensive damage to residential and public buildings. The Ukrainian President reported the neutralization of Russian mercenaries allegedly planning attacks on key Ukrainian figures. Moscow's forces reportedly seized control of Karpivka village in Donetsk. A Ukrainian drone strike in Russia's Belgorod region wounded a man and a young child. Ukraine's General Staff reported that "Flamingo" missiles targeted Russian facilities in Udmurtia and Samara.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte discussed upcoming trilateral negotiations with the US and Russia and Ukraine's energy situation. Demonstrations in Washington, DC, Paris, and Prague showed support for Ukraine ahead of the invasion anniversary on February 24. Zelenskyy awarded Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo with the Order of Princess Olga during her visit to Kyiv. The Ukrainian Foreign Minister condemned alleged Russian recruitment activities in Africa. New sanctions were imposed by Ukraine against 225 individuals associated with Russian oil transportation.
Slovakia threatened to cease emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine unless Russian oil transit resumed, a position echoed by Hungary regarding an EU loan. Oil shipments to Hungary and Slovakia have been halted since January 27, with differing accounts from Ukraine and the involved nations. The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected statements from Hungary and Slovakia, citing threats to regional energy security. Poland's Prime Minister criticized Hungary's stance in response to the dispute.
Russian assaults in Ukraine's Odesa region injured two individuals and damaged infrastructure, including homes, vehicles, and an energy facility.
The Czech Republic provided 200 reconnaissance drones to Ukraine, valued at approximately $800,000. There were calls from former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson for increased support for Ukraine from the United Kingdom and the EU.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
