LIVE: Russia-Ukraine war enters fifth year as strikes hit Zaporizhzhia

UJ Urooba Jamal,Umut UrasAl JazeeraFiled 2026-02-24 · 05:33 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

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On the fourth anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainian officials reported infrastructure damage in Zaporizhzhia following overnight Russian strikes. The renewed attacks occurred as the conflict entered its fifth year on February 24, 2026. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has failed to achieve his objectives in the war. The strikes on Zaporizhzhia followed earlier reports of Russian missiles and drones targeting Ukraine's capital. The ongoing conflict continues with both sides engaged in active military operations.

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Russian missiles and drones pound Ukraine’s capital ahead of invasion anniversary

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Russia strikes Zaporizhzhia on the war’s fourth anniversary.

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Russia-Ukraine war enters fifth year.

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Putin failed to achieve war goals.

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Infrastructure damaged as Russia strikes Zaporizhzhia.

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Live updates, Russia-Ukraine-war" class="entity-link entity-event" data-entity-id="1200" data-entity-type="event">Russia-Ukraine war live: Putin failed to achieve war goals, says ZelenskyyUkraine officials say infrastructure damaged as Russia strikes Zaporizhzhia on the war’s fourth anniversary.Video Duration 02 minutes 03 seconds 02:03Russian missiles and drones pound Ukraine’s capital ahead of invasion anniversaryPublished On 24 Feb 2026 On the war anniversary, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has failed to achieve his “war goals”. Ukrainian officials say infrastructure was damaged following overnight Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia.

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