Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,446

Al JazeeraEN 3 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 9, 2026 at 04:44 AM

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On day 1,446 of the Russia-Ukraine war, February 9, 2026, Russia launched air raids on Odesa, killing at least one person, and attacked Naftogaz facilities in the Poltava region. Russia claimed to have captured Hlushkivka and Sydorivka. President Zelenskyy stated that Russian energy infrastructure is a legitimate target for Ukrainian strikes, citing Russia's heavy use of drones, bombs, and missiles against Ukrainian cities. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha suggested a face-to-face meeting between Ukrainian and Russian leaders, potentially facilitated by US President Trump, to resolve remaining issues in peace talks. Sybiha also noted the US is prepared to ratify security guarantees and provide a security "backstop" to support a peace deal, and that other countries beyond France and the United Kingdom had confirmed their readiness to send troops to Ukraine as a deterrence force if an agreement is reached. A Ukrainian-born Russian citizen was extradited from Dubai to Moscow for allegedly wounding a Russian military intelligence officer.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

United Kingdom 40% Moscow 40% France 40% Poltava 50% Donald Trump 60% United States ×260% Naftogaz 60% Odesa 60% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×270% Andrii Sybiha ×370% Russia ×990% Ukraine ×1195%

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