Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,460

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 23, 2026 at 03:02 AM

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On February 23, 2026, day 1,460 of the Russia-Ukraine war saw intensified fighting across multiple regions. Russia attacked Lviv, Kyiv, and other areas, targeting energy infrastructure, residential buildings, and the railway, causing casualties and power outages. Ukraine reported shooting down a majority of the incoming missiles and drones. In response, Ukraine called for tougher international sanctions against Russia. Simultaneously, Ukraine attacked Russian-occupied Zaporizhia and Luhansk, impacting power and fuel supplies. Russia reported a "massive" Ukrainian missile attack on Belgorod, disrupting essential services, and drone attacks near Moscow. Both sides accuse each other of targeting civilian infrastructure.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Poland 40% Mykola Kalashnyk 40% Zaporizhia 50% Ukrenergo 50% Andrii Sybiha 50% Andriy Sadovyi 50% Kremlin 60% Kyiv ×270% Lviv ×270% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×290% Russia ×790% Ukraine ×1095%

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russia-ukraine war 100% attacks 80% energy sector 70% power outages 60% drone attacks 60% infrastructure damage 50% missile attack 50% international sanctions 40%