A symbolic illumination entitled "Rays of Memory" is projected over the graves of Ukrainian soldiers who died in the war with Russia at the Lychakiv Military Cemetery in Lviv, on February 23, 2026, ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Russian missiles and drones pound Ukraine’s capital ahead of invasion anniversary

By Urooba Jamal and Umut Uras

  • Ukrainian officials say infrastructure was damaged following Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia on the war anniversary.
  • European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Council President Antonio Costa are expected in Kyiv today.