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Russian missiles strike Ukraine ahead of fourth invasion anniversary, leaving six eastern regions without power

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February 22, 2026 (Updated: March 12, 2026) 2 min read 1 source 0 Center Negative AI Assisted
Russian missiles strike Ukraine ahead of fourth invasion anniversary, leaving six eastern regions without power
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TheWkly Analysis

Ukraine was struck by missiles ahead of the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion. Residents of six regions in the east and southeast of the country are without electricity following the strikes. The timing of the attack coincides with the approaching anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. Power outages affect civilian populations in these frontline areas amid ongoing hostilities. The strikes underscore the persistent intensity of the conflict as the milestone nears.

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What this means for you:
  • Residents in six eastern Ukrainian regions lose electricity, facing cold homes and no heating during winter nights.
  • Families in affected southeast areas cannot access powered medical devices or refrigerators for food preservation.
  • Workers in frontline communities halt daily commutes and operations due to dark streets and non-functional public transport.
Your Wallet
The ongoing war in Ukraine keeps global energy prices shaky, which could mean higher gas prices for your daily commute and bigger heating or electric bills this winter. Food costs might stay elevated too, since Ukraine supplies a lot of the world's wheat and sunflower oil for everyday groceries. Watch your budget closely and consider locking in fixed-rate energy plans or buying non-perishables in bulk to save a few bucks.

Key Entities

  • Ukraine Place

    Eastern European nation invaded by Russia in 2022, now facing missile strikes on its infrastructure.

  • Russia Place

    Country that launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago and conducted these missile strikes.

  • Russian invasion Concept

    Full-scale military operation by Russia into Ukraine starting February 24, 2022, marking the event's fourth anniversary.

  • Eastern and southeastern regions Place

    Six Ukrainian oblasts targeted, leaving residents without electricity due to the strikes.

Multi-Perspective Analysis

Left-Leaning View

Frames Russian aggression as unprovoked violence on the invasion anniversary, emphasizing civilian suffering to advocate for more Western aid and sanctions.

Centrist View

Reports factual strikes and power loss neutrally, noting timing without assigning blame, focusing on humanitarian effects.

Right-Leaning View

Views as legitimate Russian military action in a defensive war against NATO expansion, downplaying civilian impacts as collateral in a proxy conflict.

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Source: Le Devoir RSS

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