INTERNATIONAL — February 23, 2026
Four Killed in Latest Russian Attacks on Ukraine
Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine killed at least four civilians across Odesa, Zaporizhzhia and near Kharkiv, targeting infrastructure and residential areas, according to Al Jazeera.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hasht-e Subh — corroborated by Amu TV, Khaama Press and ToloNews — 2 min read
The latest Russian attacks on Ukraine ahead of the fourth anniversary of Europe's largest war since World War II have resulted in at least four deaths.
Al Jazeera reported on Monday that in southern Ukraine, two people were killed when Russian drones struck industrial facilities, energy infrastructure and civilian sites in Odesa. One drone struck a residential unit in a multi-story building but failed to explode.
In southeastern Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, more than 750 strikes hit 44 residential areas, killing two people. In northern Ukraine, a missile struck near Kharkiv, with rescue teams assessing damage but no precise casualty figures released yet.
Ukraine stated it downed 105 Russian drones overnight, while Russia claimed to have destroyed 152 Ukrainian drones.
Read the original reporting at Hasht-e Subh →
Reliability assessment
Key facts corroborated by multiple outlets (Hasht-e Subh, Amu TV, Khaama Press, ToloNews) reporting the same Al Jazeera-sourced details on civilian deaths in specific Ukrainian regions from Russian drone/missile strikes, with concrete attributions to locations and targets.
The source language reads straight.
Across the newsrooms
Filed by 4 outlets
Hasht-e Subh
Originating
Amu TV
Khaama Press
ToloNews
Filed under
International — Russia, Ukraine, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv
Spotted an error or have more on this story? Tip the desk on Telegram → or WhatsApp →.
Reader supported
Keep Ehtebar running
Every published story uses paid tools to translate reporting, compare sources, extract claims, and produce a clearer read on Afghanistan. Reader support helps keep that work independent.
€5
helps cover daily verification runs
€15
supports a week of source comparison
€50
keeps independent analysis moving
More in International
US Official Says Doha Process Should Not Replace UNAMA Role
— Reliable
China Calls for Lifting Taliban Restrictions on Women Working in UN Institutions
— Reliable
Denmark's UN Representative Urges Immediate Appointment of New Special Envoy for Afghanistan
— Reliable
US and Iran Sign Memorandum of Understanding to End Conflicts
— Unverified