Overview
- The Russian Ministry of Defence said it launched a mass retaliatory strike on Ukrainian military‑industrial facilities and energy infrastructure used by Ukrainian forces.
- Moscow’s mayor reported that air defenses destroyed more than 20 drones targeting the capital region, with emergency crews handling debris and airports briefly restricting flights.
- Belgorod’s governor said one civilian was killed and another injured in new attacks, following the previous day’s tally of over 150 Ukrainian drones and multiple casualties across the region.
- Zaporizhzhia region lost power after attacks, with social facilities on backup supply and repairs underway, while explosions were reported in the city of Zaporizhzhia and in Poltava during air‑raid alerts.
- Russian officials detailed sustained air‑defense activity, including 31 drones intercepted in a five‑hour window on February 21, two more shot down over Tula, and a drone‑strike alert issued in Voronezh.