Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,456

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Lyndal RowlandsFebruary 19, 2026 at 02:25 AM
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,456

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On February 19, 2026, the 1,456th day of the Russia-Ukraine war saw continued fighting across multiple regions. Russian forces launched attacks on the Zaporizhia and Donetsk regions, resulting in casualties, evacuations, and infrastructure damage. A Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Bryansk region caused one fatality. Russia claimed to have seized Kharkivka and Krynychne, while Ukraine reported Russian advances in Nykyforivka. Both sides made claims of downing enemy drones and weaponry. Meanwhile, US-mediated peace talks in Geneva between Russia and Ukraine concluded, with both sides acknowledging the difficulty of negotiations but noting some progress, particularly on ceasefire monitoring terms, though disagreements remained on political issues like territorial control.

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