Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,465

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by David D. LeeFebruary 28, 2026 at 06:08 AM

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On day 1,465 of the Russia-Ukraine war, February 28, 2026, Russia targeted port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region, causing damage and fires. A localized truce was established near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant for power line repairs. Fighting also occurred near the Romanian border, with Romania intercepting a drone. Russian forces reportedly seized Biliakivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region, while Ukraine claimed to have struck an oil depot in the Luhansk region. Ukraine is seeking partnerships to bolster its air defenses. Ghana reported that 55 of its citizens have died fighting in Ukraine, with hundreds more allegedly lured to fight for Russia since 2022. A suspected Russian drone was intercepted off Sweden's coast.

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Ghana 40% Krasnodar 40% Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa 40% Ministry of Defence ×250% Oleksii Kuleba 50% Romania ×360% Odesa 60% Zaporizhzhia 60% Luhansk ×260% Ukrainian Armed Forces ×270% Ukraine ×1190% Russia ×990%

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russia-ukraine war 100% fighting 80% port infrastructure 70% drone attack 60% nuclear power plant 60% regional security 50% air defenses 50% munitions shortage 50% oil depot 40%