Ukraine
Russia launches 267 drone attacks against Ukraine ahead of third anniversary of war
Russia launched 267 drones against Ukraine, just a day before the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion launched in 2022.
In a Facebook post, Ukraine's Armed Force said: "On the night of February 23, 2025 (from 19.00 February 22) the opponent attacked 267-ma striking bpla type Shahed and imitatorami drones of different types from directions: Eagle, Bryansk, Kursk, Shatalovo, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk - Russia. , Chauda - Crimea, as well as three ballistic missiles iskander-m / kn-23 from Crimea."
According to media reports, the attacks caused damage to infrastructure in the war-hit country.
Thirteen regions in Ukraine were targeted by the attack.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked emergency services for repealing such attacks.
He wrote on X: "I thank everyone who repels such attacks on a daily basis—our aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units and mobile fire groups of the Air Force and Defense Forces. I also thank those on the ground who save lives and respond to the aftermath of shelling—the State Emergency Service, medics, and the National Police."
Every day, our people stand against aerial terror. On the eve of the third anniversary of the full-scale war, Russia launched 267 attack drones against Ukraine — the largest attack since Iranian drones began striking Ukrainian cities and villages. In total, nearly 1,150 attack… pic.twitter.com/YvCNuZorvX
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) February 23, 2025
He claimed Russia launched nearly 1,150 attack drones, more than 1,400 guided aerial bombs and 35 missiles of various types against Ukraine this week.
UN chief says 'enough is enough'
Monday marks three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in clear violation of the UN Charter and international law, and the UN Secretary-General has renewed his call for de-escalation and an end to the conflict.
“On this tragic occasion, I reaffirm the urgent need for a just, sustainable and comprehensive peace – one that fully upholds Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, in accordance with the UN Charter, international law, and resolutions of the General Assembly,” António Guterres said in a statement on Sunday.
He noted that 80 years after the end of the Second World War, the war in Ukraine stands as a grave threat not only to the peace and security of Europe but also to the very foundations and core principles of the UN.
“Enough is Enough,” he said. “After three years of death and destruction, I once again call for urgent de-escalation and an immediate end to the hostilities.”
The Secretary-General said he welcomes all efforts to a just and inclusive peace, adding that the UN stands ready to support these initiatives.
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