News|Russia-Ukraine warRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,464These are the key developments from day 1,464 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Here is the current status as of Fri, Feb 27, 2026:
Here is the current status as of Fri, Feb 27, 2026:
Russian forces conducted 720 attacks on 31 settlements in Ukraine’s Zaporizhia region, resulting in one fatality and eight injuries, as reported by regional governor Ivan Fedorov. The attacks comprised drone strikes, artillery shelling, and missile strikes. An overnight Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia city injured ten individuals, including an eight-year-old child, and damaged approximately 80 buildings, according to the region’s military administration. Sixteen people, including two children, were injured in Russian attacks on Kharkiv, as stated by Governor Oleh Syniehubov. A Russian FPV drone reached Ukraine’s Kharkiv region for the first time, according to the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office. The drone incident resulted in no injuries. Ukrainian missiles struck Belgorod, causing significant damage to energy infrastructure and affecting power, water, and heating services, as reported by Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. Belgorod Mayor Valentin Demidov indicated that nearly 10,000 residents are without power due to Ukrainian attacks on power facilities. Belgorod's operational headquarters reported that at least 115 Ukrainian drones targeted the region within a 24-hour period. More than 90,000 Ukrainians are missing, as reported by Ukraine’s commissioner for missing people, Artur Dobroserdov. The missing include military personnel and civilians.
Additionally, Ukraine's Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War stated that they have received the remains of 1,000 bodies from Russia, believed to be Ukrainian defenders. Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky confirmed the handover, along with the receipt of 35 Russian soldiers' bodies.
Ukrainian and US officials met in Geneva to discuss post-war reconstruction. Russian officials held parallel talks with US counterparts.
The attacks comprised drone strikes, artillery shelling, and missile strikes.
Russia announced retaliation against the EU’s decision to reduce its diplomatic presence in Brussels, criticizing the EU’s actions as discriminatory. Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned that British troop deployment in Ukraine could escalate the conflict. French Ministry of Defence spokesperson Olivia Penichou dismissed Russian claims of Ukraine developing a "dirty" nuclear bomb as unfounded. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban requested an EU fact-finding mission to assess damage to the Druzhba oil pipeline amid extended repair times.
A suspected Russian drone reportedly approached the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier in Sweden. Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson confirmed the airspace violation. Romania scrambled fighter jets in response to a drone breach during a Russian attack near the border, marking the second airspace breach in consecutive days.
The US extended the deadline to Apr 1, 2026, for negotiations with US-sanctioned Russian oil company Lukoil over its international assets.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.