Operational summary on Russian military special operation in Ukraine: latest updates

1. The Russian Armed Forces took control (https://t.me/rt_russian/94537) of a number of settlements in the Kherson region, the regional administration said;

CRIMEA, RUSSIA – FEBRUARY 24, 2022: A column of army trucks approaches the Perekop checkpoint on the Ukrainian border. Early on February 24, President Putin announced a special military operation to be conducted by the Russian Armed Forces in response to appeals for help from the leaders of the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics. Sergei Malgavko/TASS
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2. As a result of strikes, Russia disabled 74 ground military infrastructure facilities of Ukraine, including 11 airfields of the Air Force, three command posts, a naval base and 18 radar stations, according to the Russian Defense Ministry;

3. During the Russian operation, a combat helicopter and four Bayraktar TB2 attack drones were shot down;

4. The department added that the Ukrainian border guards “do not show any resistance”;

5. In the DPR, 14 servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine surrendered into captivity;

6. At the same time, the DPR Ministry of Internal Affairs stated that they would guarantee the safety of Ukrainian policemen in the Donbass who would refuse to work for Kiev;

7. In the LPR, it was reported that as a result of the attacks, 19 pieces of equipment, three mortar platoons and up to two companies of personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were destroyed;

8. Ukrainian deputies turned to Zelensky with a request to start immediate negotiations with Russia;

9. Lavrov said that Russia will always be ready for a dialogue that will return everyone to justice and the principles of the UN Charter.