News|Russia-Ukraine warRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,462These are the key developments from day 1,462 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Here is where things stand on Wed, Feb 25, 2026:
Here is where things stand on Wed, Feb 25, 2026:
At least 15,172 Ukrainian civilians have been confirmed killed and more than 41,000 injured since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb 24, 2022, according to the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine. The actual extent of civilian casualties is likely higher, as many reports have not been verified due to limited access to relevant areas. Two people were killed and five injured in a Russian attack on the Pokrovske community in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, as reported by regional authorities. In Ukraine’s front-line Zaporizhia region, Russian forces launched 918 attacks on 36 settlements, resulting in one death and six injuries, according to regional officials. Russian forces targeted Ukraine’s Kherson region, resulting in one death and five injuries, and causing damage to residential buildings and a gas pipeline. Russian forces launched 133 drones and an Iskander-M ballistic missile at Ukraine in overnight attacks. Ukrainian forces shot down 111 drones, as reported by Ukraine’s Air Force. In Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine’s Kherson region, Ukrainian attacks resulted in one death and two injuries, according to Russian-appointed local officials. Ukrainian forces reportedly killed one person in Russian-occupied Luhansk. In Russia, Ukrainian forces reportedly killed two people in the Belgorod and Bryansk regions. In Russia’s Belgorod region, a “massive” missile attack by Ukrainian forces caused significant damage to energy infrastructure, resulting in power, water, and heat outages. Russian forces reported shooting down 152 Ukrainian drones in overnight attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the 107 members of the UN General Assembly who voted in favor of a resolution supporting a “lasting peace” in Ukraine. The United States abstained, while Russia opposed the resolution. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Ukraine and its allies are “pushing themselves to the edge” in their efforts against Moscow. Putin accused Ukraine of threatening Russian energy pipelines with the assistance of Western intelligence agencies. Ukraine’s ambassador to Washington, Olha Stefanishyna, stated that the US advised Ukraine to avoid actions affecting American interests, following attacks on the Russian port of Novorossiysk. European Council President Antonio Costa indicated potential progress in Ukraine's accession path to the European Union. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen promised to deliver a 90-billion-euro loan to Ukraine, currently blocked by some EU members. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlighted China’s potential influence over Russia regarding the conflict in Ukraine. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. The US Embassy in Kyiv reaffirmed the commitment to achieving a negotiated settlement for Ukraine’s future. Ukraine dismissed claims by Russia of attempting to obtain nuclear weapons with the help of the UK and France.
The actual extent of civilian casualties is likely higher, as many reports have not been verified due to limited access to relevant areas.
The United Kingdom announced nearly 300 new sanctions targeting Russian energy revenue, including oil exports and military equipment suppliers. Australia imposed sanctions on imports of Russian-origin energy goods, including petroleum gases and refined petroleum products, to reduce Russia’s ability to finance its military activities in Ukraine.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.