On February 22, 2026, Russia launched a significant barrage of missiles and drones across Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure and residential buildings, resulting in at least three deaths and multiple injuries, including four children. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that nearly 50 missiles and 297 drones were fired, with a significant proportion intercepted. The attacks particularly devastated Kyiv, where blasts were heard starting around 4:00 AM, and one person was confirmed dead in a drone strike on Zaporizhzhia. Zelenskyy emphasized that 'Moscow continues to invest in strikes more than in diplomacy,' highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis as millions face freezing winter conditions without adequate heating. The strikes also damaged railways and energy facilities, compounding the challenges faced by the country (The Hindu, Al Jazeera, The Guardian).