On the morning of February 26, a Russian landing took place in Lviv region near Brody, Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovy said.

"At 9:00, in Brody area, Russian troops landed on three helicopters. About 60 people. Our troops fought back. Now they are retreating towards the forest in Leviatyn area," he said on the telegram channel.

"The armed forces are giving a worthy rebuff to the invader! We keep the situation under control," Sadovyi added.