DONATE

Current News

Archives

Focus Areas

ARCHIVES

The BCFA Archive dates back to February 2022. Our archives allow members to study information preceding the most recent reports in order to gain full understanding regardless of their current familiarity with the topic of interest.

Institute for the Study of War: Russian state media avoid public discussion of the two-hear anniversary of Ukraine invasion

Russian officials and state media largely refrained from publicly discussing the two-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, likely in an effort to avoid addressing Russia’s failure to achieve its stated war aims at significant human costs. Russian opposition outlet Agentstvo Novosti reported on February 25 that Russian state

Read More »
February 25, 2024

Institute for the Study of War:  Two years after Russia’s invasion, situation in Ukraine is ‘grave but not hopeless’                  

Ukraine continues to defend against Russian aggression and the Kremlin’s attempt to destroy Ukrainian statehood and identity despite growing difficulties two years after the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Two years ago Russia launched a full-scale war of conquest to overthrow the Ukrainian government and forcibly install a pro-Russian regime firmly

Read More »
February 24, 2024

Russian Ministry of Defense: up to 1,035 Ukrainian troops killed or wounded in 24 hour; two MiG-29 aircraft shot down

32th mechanised brigades and repelled three counterattacks near Sinkovka (Kharkov region). The AFU losses amounted to up to 55 Ukrainian troops, two pickup trucks, and one Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer. In Donetsk direction, units of the Yug Group of Forces improved the tactical situation along the front lines and inflicted losses on units of the AFU 28th Mechanised Brigade and 241st Territorial Defence

Read More »
February 24, 2024
< Back

February 26, 2024

Ukrainian General Staff:   About 880 Russian troops killed or wounded in 24 hours; 50 tanks and APCs destroyed or disabled

Ukraine Defense Ministry

Situation update as of 6 p.m., February 26, 2024

In total, last day, the total losses of the enemy were 880 Russian occupiers. The enemy also lost 13 tanks, 37 combat armored vehicles, 12 artillery systems, one volcano fire jet system, 2 air-defense devices, 26 operational-tactical drones, 3 wing missiles, 26 vehicles and 2 special equipment units.

Glory to Ukraine! Day 733 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine continues.

During the day of February 26, there were 79x combat engagements.

The enemy launched a total of 1x missile and 58x air strikes, carried out 70x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, russian terrorist attacks resulted in killed and wounded civilians. Residential private and apartment buildings, as well as other infrastructure were destroyed and damaged.

Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes. No signs of formation of an offensive group. Certain units of the armed forces of belarus continue their missions in the areas bordering Ukraine.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the adversary maintains its military presence in the areas of russia bordering Ukraine. The enemy continues its sabotage and reconnaissance activities, shelling Ukrainian settlements from the territory of russia and increases the density of minefields along the state border of Ukraine. The adversary launched air strikes in the vicinities of Nova Sich (Sumy oblast) and Velykyi Burluk (Kharkiv oblast). More than 20x settlements came under enemy artillery and mortar fire, including Klyusy, Bleshnya, Hrem’yach (Chernihiv oblast), Znob-Novhorods’ke, Seredyna-Buda, Mykyts’ke, Shalyhyne, Pavlivka, Khotin’, Popivka (Sumy oblast), Hur’iv Kozachok, Veterynarne, Vovchans’k, Budarky, Chuhunivka, Stroivka (Kharkiv oblast).

Kup’yans’k axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 2x attacks near Ivanivka, Tabaivka and another 14 attacks in the vicinity of Syn’kivka (Kharkiv oblast), where the occupiers, with air support, made attempts to dislodge Ukrainian troops from their positions. The invaders fired artillery and mortars at around 10x settlements, including Dvorichna, Syn’kivka, Petropavlivka, Ivanivka, Berestove (Kharkiv oblast).

Lyman axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 5x assaults near Terny (Donetsk oblast), where the adversary, with air support, made attempts to breach Ukrainian defense. The enemy fired artillery and mortars at more than 10x settlements, including Nevs’ke, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Terny, Tors’ke, Serebryanka, Verkhn’okam’yans’ke, Spirne and Rozdolivka (Donetsk oblast).

Bakhmut axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 5x attacks in the vicinities of Ivanivske, Klishchiivka (Donetsk oblast), where the occupiers made attempts to improve their tactical situation. The invaders launched air strikes near Chasiv Yar, Predtechyne, New York (Donetsk oblast). More than10x settlements came under artillery and mortar fire, including Vasyukivka, Bohdanivka, Chasiv Yar, Ivanivske, Andriivka, New York (Donetsk oblast).

Avdiivka axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 15x attacks in the vicinities of Berdychi, Orlivka, Sjeverne, Pervomais’ke, Nevel’s’ke (Donetsk oblast). The adversary launched air strikes near Ocheretyne, Novoselivka, Persha Semenivka, Pervomais’ke (Donetsk oblast). The invaders fired artillery and mortars at around 15x settlements, including Ocheretyne, Vovche, Berdychi, Stepove, Orlivka (Donetsk oblast).

Mar’inka axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back the invaders in the vicinity of Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast). In that area, the invaders made 15x attempts to breach Ukrainian defense. On top of that, Ukrainian defenders repelled 8x attacks in the vicinities of Heorhiivka, Pobjeda and Krasnohorivka (Donetsk oblast). The adversary launched air strikes near Novomykhailivka, Kostyantynivka (Donetsk oblast). The settlements of Krasnohorivka, Maksymil’yanivka, Heorhiivka, Novomykhailivka, Kostyantynivka were under artillery and mortar fire of the occupiers.

Novopavlivka axis: the adversary conducted no offensives. The invaders launched air strikes in the vicinities of Urozhaine and Staromaiors’ke (Donetsk oblast). The enemy fired artillery and mortars at around 10x settlements, including Prechystivka, Blahodatne, Staromaiors’ke, Rivnopil’ (Donetsk oblast).

Zaporizhzhia axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 5x attacks in the vicinity of Robotyne (Zaporizhzhia oblast). The enemy launched air strikes in the vicinities of Novoselivka, Lyubymivka (Zaporizhzhia oblast). Around 15x settlements, including Levadne, Poltavka, Hulyaipole, Mala Tokmachka, Novoandriivka, Stepove (Zaporizhzhia oblast), were under artillery and mortar fire of the occupiers.

Odesa operational-strategic group, Kherson axis: the occupiers do not abandon their intention to drive Ukrainian units out of their footholds on the left bank of the Dnipro. During the day, the enemy made 4x attempts to assault positions of Ukrainian troops. Around 15x settlements, including the city of Kherson, Zolota Balka, Ivanivka, Sadove, Bilozerka, Tomyna Balka, Stanislav (Kherson oblast), and Ochakiv (Mykolaiv oblast) came under artillery and mortar fire of the occupiers.

During the day of February 26, the Ukrainian Air Force launched air strikes on 9x concentrations of enemy troops.

The Ukrainian missile troops hit 2x concentrations of troops, weapons and military equipment, 1x command post, 1x UAV ground control station of the russian invaders.

Share the Post:
Archives
Close

Wilson Center

Forced displacement represents one of the most pressing humanitarian issues of our time. Individuals and families, torn from the fabric of their communities, find themselves navigating a world of uncertainty, often without basic necessities or a clear path to safety. There are currently some 110 million forced displaced, and this number is growing by 10 million each year!

At the heart of this crisis are the political triggers. Armed conflicts, ethnic or religious persecutions, and systemic human rights abuses force millions to flee their homes in terror. Many are displaced within their own national boundaries, while others seek asylum abroad. If these factors change as a result of political shifts at home or the pressures from abroad, they can return to their homes. Forced displacement is thus different from environmentally driven displacement, as victims of climate change may never be able to return to their homes.

The ramifications of any sort of displacement are profound, not just for those directly affected, but also for host communities and countries. Overburdened infrastructures, socio-economic strains, and cultural tensions can arise, necessitating comprehensive strategies to foster harmony and integration. Yet the root causes of forced displacement can be remedied with a concerted focus by local players and international diplomacy.

Organizations like Refugees International play a crucial role in this arena, advocating for the rights and needs of the displaced, conducting on-the-ground assessments, and influencing policymakers to take informed actions. Their relentless work underscores the gravity of the situation and the urgency ofinternational cooperation. But they, too, are overwhelmed by the rapid expansion of the crisis.

International Humanitarian Law (IHL), with its core principles centered on the protection of civilians during conflicts, plays a pivotal role in this discourse. Yet, despite clear legal frameworks, compliance remains
inconsistent. This initiative emphasizes the importance of upholding and reinforcing these international standards.

It’s not just about recognizing the problem; it’s about active engagement. We urge governments, organizations, and individuals to prioritize the rights and needs of the forced displaced. Through collective efforts, informed policies, and sustained advocacy, we can shift the narrative from passive acknowledgment to proactive intervention.