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The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (GUR) released photos of S-70i helicopters, an export version of the U.S. UH-60 Black Hawk, carrying out combat missions.
Joe Biden's appearance in Poland was delayed by two hours, however he is still meeting with President Duda in a private conference. President Duda is informing Biden that they need more weapons.

More than 7 thousand people in Kyiv region are currently without electricity due to bad weather. The most affected areas are Obukhiv and Bucha districts. Rain is expected in the region today, and at night there will be sleet and strong winds. This could cause trees to fall, resulting in broken wires and further power outages.
Due to inclement weather, emergency power outages have begun in the Kyiv region. Over 7,000 people are currently without electricity, with the most outages occurring in the Obukhiv and Bucha districts. Rain is expected in the Kyiv region today, followed by sleet and strong winds in the evening. This could cause trees to fall, potentially damaging power lines.

The Ukrainian Air Force has evaluated the possibility of a large-scale deployment of Russian aircraft and concluded that there will not be hundreds of aircraft involved. Ignat stated that this is not World War II and no one fights like that. He also noted that there are 40 Russian airfields located near the border with Ukraine, and the number of aircraft at these airfields has remained roughly the same since the beginning of the aggression, with any lost equipment being replaced. To counter this, Ukraine has bolstered its air defense with modern Western systems.

For the period of February 22-24, secondary schools in Kyiv will be operating in a mixed learning format, which has been in place since the start of the school year. This format allows for distance learning to take place in parallel with in-person classes, giving parents the option to keep their children at home and connect them to online learning on any given day. Due to the ongoing conflict in the country, safety protocols have been put in place for all educational institutions, and all staff have been trained on how to respond in the event of an air raid. Additionally, all 404 schools that are operating in full-time mode have shelters that can accommodate all students and staff. It is important to note that businesses and departments will be operating as usual during this time, meaning that parents may not have someone to leave their children with, especially younger ones. The Kyiv Department of Education and Science urges everyone to follow safety protocols and not to ignore air raid alarms on February 22-24 and all other days.

According to the Kherson City Council, 21 people in Kherson have been injured and 5 people have been killed due to shelling by the Russian army this afternoon. 16 of the injured are currently in hospitals and are receiving assistance.

At a meeting of the Chernihiv City Council on February 21, the deputies voted to rename streets in the city in order to remove any place names that honor, commemorate, promote, or symbolize the Russian Federation and Belarus. One of the streets, formerly known as Belov Street, was renamed after the 1st Separate Tank Siverskaya Brigade.

Sure glad I don't live there. Can you imagine writing that on a few envelopes when sending out Christmas cards.

Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Pawel Jablonski will bring up the topic of supplying Ukraine with combat aircraft during discussions with US President Biden in Warsaw.

A Russian merchant ship sank off the coast of Krasnodar Krai in the waters of the Black Sea.

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The Ministry of Education and Science (MONS) has called on schools to switch to remote learning from February 22 to 24, 2023, as a precautionary measure against the threat of shelling on the anniversary of the start of the war. Shkarlet has also appealed to the heads of regional military administrations and educational institutions.

⚠️OK, Pivden has reported 12 additional people wounded as a result of today's shelling of Kherson. The information is being verified.

The Kyiv region is launching a Primrose environmental campaign to protect rare and endangered plant species. State Ecological Inspectorate of the Capital District and the National Police will be conducting raids on places where primroses are sold. People are encouraged to not buy primroses in order to help preserve the species. Anyone found to be illegally purchasing or selling primroses from the Red Data Book of Ukraine will be fined between 510 and 1700 hryvnias and the plants will be confiscated. If anyone sees a violation of the law, such as destruction of the natural population of primroses, picking them for bouquets, or selling them, they are asked to immediately contact law enforcement by calling 102.

Russia's decision to suspend its participation in the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) is an attempt to demonstrate the power of its nuclear capabilities and to put political pressure on the United States. It is clear that the accuracy, location, and technical characteristics of nuclear weapons have a greater impact on the potential outcome of a nuclear confrontation than the number of warheads. Russia does not have the resources to maintain its existing strategic aviation aircraft, which are part of the nuclear triad, and is instead donating parts from decommissioned units. It is unlikely that the number of such carriers or the number of nuclear warheads will increase due to the degradation of the Russian military-industrial complex. This statement is intended to raise the morale of the Russian population in support of the current government.

The Italian singer George Meloni arrived in Kyiv by train in order to meet with President Zelensky.

'The Italian Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, arrived in Kyiv today, according to La Repubblica.'

💬 Schools in Cherkasy, Rivne, Brovary, and Nizhyn have transitioned to distance learning due to the potential threat of enemy provocations and air raids that may occur on the anniversary of the full-scale invasion on February 23-24, according to local authorities.

❗️An attack occurred at a public transport stop in Kherson, resulting in fatalities and injuries. Additionally, a shop and two high-rise buildings were also affected.