On this day — February 24

Days after recognising Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states, Russian president Vladimir Putin orders the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft, crashes, with 23 fatalities, in Solighopte, Myagdi District, Dhaulagiri Zone, while en route from Pokhara Airport to Jomsom Airport.

California following a collision with a truck, leaving more than 30 injured.

STS-133.

He would remain as head of the Communist Party for another three years.

stepping up its ability to monitor potential threats such as North Korea.

At least 628 people are killed, 926 are injured, and up to 15,000 are displaced.

All 61 people on board are killed.

thus beginning the ground phase of the war.

bound for New Zealand from Honolulu, rips open during flight, blowing nine passengers out of the business-class section.

killing two children and injuring 12 more.