[UPDATE – Feb 28th, 2026] Ukraine – Russia WAR: Situation on the Ground – February 2026, 2/2

💥D1457-Feb 20th 00:00Z: The Russian Armed Forces have intensified their activities in the Sumy region The “North” group has intensified its actions in three districts of the Sumy region at once, with the greatest pressure being recorded in the Krasnopolsky and Sumy districts. After the liberation of Pokrovka, Russian assault troops are advancing towards Ryasnoe, Tarutino, Novodmitrovka, and Mikhailovka. The defense of the Ukrainian Armed Forces here is being maintained by the 119th and 122nd Territorial Defense Brigades, which were previously withdrawn due to loss of combat capability. Preparations for the assault on Kondratovka are underway, and a number of…