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Due to circumstances, I won't be able to do the summaries of the 4 Ukrainian news outlets for the next days. Back around the 26th.
Slava Ukraini!
(May Ukraine live forever and may Russia wither and evaporate)
Slava Ukraini!
(May Ukraine live forever and may Russia wither and evaporate)
February 12, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Due to circumstances, I won't be able to do the summaries of the 4 Ukrainian news outlets for the next days. Back around the 26th.
Slava Ukraini!
(May Ukraine live forever and may Russia wither and evaporate)
Slava Ukraini!
(May Ukraine live forever and may Russia wither and evaporate)
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights
⚡️US military aid to Ukraine dropped 99% ) in 2025, report finds.
European countries stepped in to fill the gap, increasing military aid to Ukraine by 67% and non-military support by 59% in 2025, according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.
⚡️US military aid to Ukraine dropped 99% ) in 2025, report finds.
European countries stepped in to fill the gap, increasing military aid to Ukraine by 67% and non-military support by 59% in 2025, according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.
US military aid to Ukraine dropped 99% in 2025, report finds
European countries stepped in to fill the gap, increasing military aid to Ukraine by 67% and non-military support by 59% in 2025, according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.
kyivindependent.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights
⚡️US military aid to Ukraine dropped 99% ) in 2025, report finds.
European countries stepped in to fill the gap, increasing military aid to Ukraine by 67% and non-military support by 59% in 2025, according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.
⚡️US military aid to Ukraine dropped 99% ) in 2025, report finds.
European countries stepped in to fill the gap, increasing military aid to Ukraine by 67% and non-military support by 59% in 2025, according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
🤝 Ahead of the Ramstein meeting, Ukraine discussed with key partners in Brussels a 2026 support plan — Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov
During meetings with EU Commissioner for Defense and >>
🤝 Ahead of the Ramstein meeting, Ukraine discussed with key partners in Brussels a 2026 support plan — Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov
During meetings with EU Commissioner for Defense and >>
February 12, 2026 at 11:48 AM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
🤝 Ahead of the Ramstein meeting, Ukraine discussed with key partners in Brussels a 2026 support plan — Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov
During meetings with EU Commissioner for Defense and >>
🤝 Ahead of the Ramstein meeting, Ukraine discussed with key partners in Brussels a 2026 support plan — Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov
During meetings with EU Commissioner for Defense and >>
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
Kyiv has developed a prototype laser air defence system (www.kyivpost.com/post/69838) designed to blast Russian UAVs out of the sky without burning through millions in missile stockpiles.
Kyiv has developed a prototype laser air defence system (www.kyivpost.com/post/69838) designed to blast Russian UAVs out of the sky without burning through millions in missile stockpiles.
Ukraine Develops Low-Cost Laser Air Defense System to Counter Russian Drones
A portable laser cannon that fits in a pickup truck could become Ukraine’s latest answer to waves of low-cost Russian drones.
www.kyivpost.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
Kyiv has developed a prototype laser air defence system (www.kyivpost.com/post/69838) designed to blast Russian UAVs out of the sky without burning through millions in missile stockpiles.
Kyiv has developed a prototype laser air defence system (www.kyivpost.com/post/69838) designed to blast Russian UAVs out of the sky without burning through millions in missile stockpiles.
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
Details of the tragedy in Bohodukhiv: three toddlers were killed along with their father, only the pregnant mother survived. At 35 weeks pregnant, the woman lost her entire family...
The family had >>
Details of the tragedy in Bohodukhiv: three toddlers were killed along with their father, only the pregnant mother survived. At 35 weeks pregnant, the woman lost her entire family...
The family had >>
Live: Ukraine
Details of the tragedy in Bohodukhiv: three toddlers were killed along with their father, only the pregnant mother survived. At 35 weeks pregnant, the woman lost her entire family...
The family had e...
t.me
February 12, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
Details of the tragedy in Bohodukhiv: three toddlers were killed along with their father, only the pregnant mother survived. At 35 weeks pregnant, the woman lost her entire family...
The family had >>
Details of the tragedy in Bohodukhiv: three toddlers were killed along with their father, only the pregnant mother survived. At 35 weeks pregnant, the woman lost her entire family...
The family had >>
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⚡️ RUSSIA'S WAR AGAINST UKRAINE — FEB 12, 2026 (2/3)
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■ 2nd highest drone losses to date; strong artillery losses; unarmored vehicle losses above average
■ Overnight: 219 drones and 25 missiles; 87% intercepted, with 27 locations hit/affected by debris
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📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/sbkB_KS8UJw
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■ 2nd highest drone losses to date; strong artillery losses; unarmored vehicle losses above average
■ Overnight: 219 drones and 25 missiles; 87% intercepted, with 27 locations hit/affected by debris
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📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/sbkB_KS8UJw
Dashboard on Russia's war against Ukraine
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lookerstudio.google.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:26 AM
⚡️ RUSSIA'S WAR AGAINST UKRAINE — FEB 12, 2026 (2/3)
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■ 2nd highest drone losses to date; strong artillery losses; unarmored vehicle losses above average
■ Overnight: 219 drones and 25 missiles; 87% intercepted, with 27 locations hit/affected by debris
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📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/sbkB_KS8UJw
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■ 2nd highest drone losses to date; strong artillery losses; unarmored vehicle losses above average
■ Overnight: 219 drones and 25 missiles; 87% intercepted, with 27 locations hit/affected by debris
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📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/sbkB_KS8UJw
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⚡️ RUSSIA'S WAR AGAINST UKRAINE — FEB 12, 2026 (3/3)
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■ Twelve 🇺🇦 strikes reported; 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 30-day strike ratio remains unchanged
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/sbkB_KS8UJw
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■ Twelve 🇺🇦 strikes reported; 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 30-day strike ratio remains unchanged
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/sbkB_KS8UJw
February 12, 2026 at 8:27 AM
⚡️ RUSSIA'S WAR AGAINST UKRAINE — FEB 12, 2026 (3/3)
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■ Twelve 🇺🇦 strikes reported; 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 30-day strike ratio remains unchanged
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/sbkB_KS8UJw
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■ Twelve 🇺🇦 strikes reported; 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 30-day strike ratio remains unchanged
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/sbkB_KS8UJw
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
Kremlin officials recently have been repeating the same messages about Russia’s commitment to its original war aims in Ukraine to various media sources that reach international and domestic audiences.
Key Takeaways Thread
Kremlin officials recently have been repeating the same messages about Russia’s commitment to its original war aims in Ukraine to various media sources that reach international and domestic audiences.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 11, 2026
Kremlin officials are repeating the same messages about Russia's original war aims in Ukraine to reach international and domestic audiences.
understandingwar.org
February 12, 2026 at 10:59 AM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
Kremlin officials recently have been repeating the same messages about Russia’s commitment to its original war aims in Ukraine to various media sources that reach international and domestic audiences.
Key Takeaways Thread
Kremlin officials recently have been repeating the same messages about Russia’s commitment to its original war aims in Ukraine to various media sources that reach international and domestic audiences.
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️Russia threatens POW families to register Starlink terminals, Ukraine says.
Russia is coercing the families of Ukrainian prisoners of war to register Starlink terminals for use by Russian troops on the battlefield, Ukraine's for the Coordination>>
⚡️Russia threatens POW families to register Starlink terminals, Ukraine says.
Russia is coercing the families of Ukrainian prisoners of war to register Starlink terminals for use by Russian troops on the battlefield, Ukraine's for the Coordination>>
Russia threatens families of Ukrainian POWs to register Starlink terminals, Ukraine says
Ukraine says Russian forces are threatening families of Ukrainian POWs to get Starlink terminals registered for battlefield use.
kyivindependent.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️Russia threatens POW families to register Starlink terminals, Ukraine says.
Russia is coercing the families of Ukrainian prisoners of war to register Starlink terminals for use by Russian troops on the battlefield, Ukraine's for the Coordination>>
⚡️Russia threatens POW families to register Starlink terminals, Ukraine says.
Russia is coercing the families of Ukrainian prisoners of war to register Starlink terminals for use by Russian troops on the battlefield, Ukraine's for the Coordination>>
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
🇬🇷 🇲🇹 Greece and Malta are blocking new EU oil sanctions against Russia, — Bloomberg.
They voiced concerns that the proposed measures could harm Europe’s shipping industry and push up energy prices, sources said.
Both countries also >>
🇬🇷 🇲🇹 Greece and Malta are blocking new EU oil sanctions against Russia, — Bloomberg.
They voiced concerns that the proposed measures could harm Europe’s shipping industry and push up energy prices, sources said.
Both countries also >>
February 11, 2026 at 10:14 AM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
🇬🇷 🇲🇹 Greece and Malta are blocking new EU oil sanctions against Russia, — Bloomberg.
They voiced concerns that the proposed measures could harm Europe’s shipping industry and push up energy prices, sources said.
Both countries also >>
🇬🇷 🇲🇹 Greece and Malta are blocking new EU oil sanctions against Russia, — Bloomberg.
They voiced concerns that the proposed measures could harm Europe’s shipping industry and push up energy prices, sources said.
Both countries also >>
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
The EU is considering a bold, unprecedented move that could see Ukraine take a seat at the European table as early as 2027 (www.kyivpost.com/post/69781) — even before completing all accession reforms.
The EU is considering a bold, unprecedented move that could see Ukraine take a seat at the European table as early as 2027 (www.kyivpost.com/post/69781) — even before completing all accession reforms.
EU Weighs 5-Step Plan to Bring Ukraine Into the Bloc by 2027
Brussels is considering an unprecedented “reverse enlargement” model that could give Ukraine partial membership before full reforms are completed, looking to lock Kyiv into the EU amid Russia’s war.
www.kyivpost.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
The EU is considering a bold, unprecedented move that could see Ukraine take a seat at the European table as early as 2027 (www.kyivpost.com/post/69781) — even before completing all accession reforms.
The EU is considering a bold, unprecedented move that could see Ukraine take a seat at the European table as early as 2027 (www.kyivpost.com/post/69781) — even before completing all accession reforms.
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas stated that she will propose a list of concessions that Europe must demand from Russia as part of the settlement of the war in Ukraine.
In particular, according to her, the list will include limiting the size of the >>
The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas stated that she will propose a list of concessions that Europe must demand from Russia as part of the settlement of the war in Ukraine.
In particular, according to her, the list will include limiting the size of the >>
February 11, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas stated that she will propose a list of concessions that Europe must demand from Russia as part of the settlement of the war in Ukraine.
In particular, according to her, the list will include limiting the size of the >>
The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas stated that she will propose a list of concessions that Europe must demand from Russia as part of the settlement of the war in Ukraine.
In particular, according to her, the list will include limiting the size of the >>
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⚡️ RUSSIA'S WAR AGAINST UKRAINE — FEB 11, 2026 (2/2)
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■ Overnight 🇷🇺 attacks: 129 drones; 87% intercepted, with 8 locations hit or affected by debris
■ Most 🇺🇦 strikes reported this year to date; improved 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 30-day strike ratio
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/vdFXFUX0pTM
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■ Overnight 🇷🇺 attacks: 129 drones; 87% intercepted, with 8 locations hit or affected by debris
■ Most 🇺🇦 strikes reported this year to date; improved 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 30-day strike ratio
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/vdFXFUX0pTM
February 11, 2026 at 8:31 AM
⚡️ RUSSIA'S WAR AGAINST UKRAINE — FEB 11, 2026 (2/2)
...
■ Overnight 🇷🇺 attacks: 129 drones; 87% intercepted, with 8 locations hit or affected by debris
■ Most 🇺🇦 strikes reported this year to date; improved 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 30-day strike ratio
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/vdFXFUX0pTM
...
■ Overnight 🇷🇺 attacks: 129 drones; 87% intercepted, with 8 locations hit or affected by debris
■ Most 🇺🇦 strikes reported this year to date; improved 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 30-day strike ratio
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/vdFXFUX0pTM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov continued to explicitly blame the United States on February 10 for the lack of progress in ending Russia’s war against Ukraine and >>
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov continued to explicitly blame the United States on February 10 for the lack of progress in ending Russia’s war against Ukraine and >>
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 10, 2026
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov continued to explicitly blame the US on February 10 for the lack of progress in ending Russia’s war.
understandingwar.org
February 11, 2026 at 7:22 AM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov continued to explicitly blame the United States on February 10 for the lack of progress in ending Russia’s war against Ukraine and >>
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov continued to explicitly blame the United States on February 10 for the lack of progress in ending Russia’s war against Ukraine and >>
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️ Russia accuses US of backing out of alleged Ukraine territory surrender agreement.
"It seems that they proposed it and we were ready — and now they are not," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
⚡️ Russia accuses US of backing out of alleged Ukraine territory surrender agreement.
"It seems that they proposed it and we were ready — and now they are not," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Russia accuses US of backing out of alleged Ukraine territory surrender agreement
"It seems that they proposed it and we were ready — and now they are not," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
kyivindependent.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️ Russia accuses US of backing out of alleged Ukraine territory surrender agreement.
"It seems that they proposed it and we were ready — and now they are not," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
⚡️ Russia accuses US of backing out of alleged Ukraine territory surrender agreement.
"It seems that they proposed it and we were ready — and now they are not," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
❗️Documents on security guarantees are ready — President Zelenskyy
According to the president, “significant international events” on defense and security are planned for the coming week.
❗️Documents on security guarantees are ready — President Zelenskyy
According to the president, “significant international events” on defense and security are planned for the coming week.
February 10, 2026 at 11:22 AM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
❗️Documents on security guarantees are ready — President Zelenskyy
According to the president, “significant international events” on defense and security are planned for the coming week.
❗️Documents on security guarantees are ready — President Zelenskyy
According to the president, “significant international events” on defense and security are planned for the coming week.
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlight
❗️Russia is likely preparing for a potential war against the Baltic states or another neighboring country — Munich Security Conference report.
The report stresses that the era of the American “security umbrella” for Europe may be ending. Since January 2025, the >>
❗️Russia is likely preparing for a potential war against the Baltic states or another neighboring country — Munich Security Conference report.
The report stresses that the era of the American “security umbrella” for Europe may be ending. Since January 2025, the >>
February 10, 2026 at 11:21 AM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlight
❗️Russia is likely preparing for a potential war against the Baltic states or another neighboring country — Munich Security Conference report.
The report stresses that the era of the American “security umbrella” for Europe may be ending. Since January 2025, the >>
❗️Russia is likely preparing for a potential war against the Baltic states or another neighboring country — Munich Security Conference report.
The report stresses that the era of the American “security umbrella” for Europe may be ending. Since January 2025, the >>
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
Putin’s generals are pressing ahead with plans to break Ukraine and impose their own peace terms, as experts warn Russia is preparing a major spring–summer offensive — even while its current winter assault bleeds troops for minimal gains.
Putin’s generals are pressing ahead with plans to break Ukraine and impose their own peace terms, as experts warn Russia is preparing a major spring–summer offensive — even while its current winter assault bleeds troops for minimal gains.
Experts Predict Big Russian Spring-Summer Offensive Attempt in Ukraine
Russia’s ongoing winter offensive is trading heavy casualties for tiny ground gains, but Putin’s generals are still planning to defeat Ukraine and dictate peace terms, analysts say.
www.kyivpost.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
Putin’s generals are pressing ahead with plans to break Ukraine and impose their own peace terms, as experts warn Russia is preparing a major spring–summer offensive — even while its current winter assault bleeds troops for minimal gains.
Putin’s generals are pressing ahead with plans to break Ukraine and impose their own peace terms, as experts warn Russia is preparing a major spring–summer offensive — even while its current winter assault bleeds troops for minimal gains.
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
🇪🇺🇺🇦The European Union is developing a plan that could grant Ukraine partial membership in the bloc as early as next year, Politico writes, citing ten officials and diplomats.
The plan has been informally dubbed >>
🇪🇺🇺🇦The European Union is developing a plan that could grant Ukraine partial membership in the bloc as early as next year, Politico writes, citing ten officials and diplomats.
The plan has been informally dubbed >>
February 10, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
🇪🇺🇺🇦The European Union is developing a plan that could grant Ukraine partial membership in the bloc as early as next year, Politico writes, citing ten officials and diplomats.
The plan has been informally dubbed >>
🇪🇺🇺🇦The European Union is developing a plan that could grant Ukraine partial membership in the bloc as early as next year, Politico writes, citing ten officials and diplomats.
The plan has been informally dubbed >>
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov explicitly blamed the United States on February 9 for the lack of progress in ending Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov explicitly blamed the United States on February 9 for the lack of progress in ending Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 9, 2026
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov explicitly blamed the US on February 9 for the lack of progress in ending Russia's war against Ukraine.
understandingwar.org
February 10, 2026 at 10:12 AM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov explicitly blamed the United States on February 9 for the lack of progress in ending Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov explicitly blamed the United States on February 9 for the lack of progress in ending Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Short Thread
⚡️'Situation remains difficult'– Ukraine grapples with ongoing power crisis ahead of another cold snap
Ukraine’s energy system remains under severe strain, and nuclear plants are still partially disconnected from the power>>
⚡️'Situation remains difficult'– Ukraine grapples with ongoing power crisis ahead of another cold snap
Ukraine’s energy system remains under severe strain, and nuclear plants are still partially disconnected from the power>>
'Situation remains difficult'– Ukraine grapples with ongoing power crisis ahead of another cold snap
Ukraine’s energy system remains under severe strain, and nuclear plants are still partially discharged as of Feb. 8 following Russia's mass attack on Ukraine's power grid overnight on Feb. 7.
kyivindependent.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Short Thread
⚡️'Situation remains difficult'– Ukraine grapples with ongoing power crisis ahead of another cold snap
Ukraine’s energy system remains under severe strain, and nuclear plants are still partially disconnected from the power>>
⚡️'Situation remains difficult'– Ukraine grapples with ongoing power crisis ahead of another cold snap
Ukraine’s energy system remains under severe strain, and nuclear plants are still partially disconnected from the power>>
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
President Zelenskyy: 10 Ukrainian arms export centers to operate in Europe
The offices will be based in the Baltic and Northern European countries, with a total of 10 representative offices expected to operate across Europe by the end of the >>
President Zelenskyy: 10 Ukrainian arms export centers to operate in Europe
The offices will be based in the Baltic and Northern European countries, with a total of 10 representative offices expected to operate across Europe by the end of the >>
February 9, 2026 at 11:42 AM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
President Zelenskyy: 10 Ukrainian arms export centers to operate in Europe
The offices will be based in the Baltic and Northern European countries, with a total of 10 representative offices expected to operate across Europe by the end of the >>
President Zelenskyy: 10 Ukrainian arms export centers to operate in Europe
The offices will be based in the Baltic and Northern European countries, with a total of 10 representative offices expected to operate across Europe by the end of the >>
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
Russian military sources claim Ukraine has launched a new offensive along the Dnipropetrovsk–Zaporizhzhia frontline, with simultaneous attacks reported across several sectors.
Russian military sources claim Ukraine has launched a new offensive along the Dnipropetrovsk–Zaporizhzhia frontline, with simultaneous attacks reported across several sectors.
February 9, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
Russian military sources claim Ukraine has launched a new offensive along the Dnipropetrovsk–Zaporizhzhia frontline, with simultaneous attacks reported across several sectors.
Russian military sources claim Ukraine has launched a new offensive along the Dnipropetrovsk–Zaporizhzhia frontline, with simultaneous attacks reported across several sectors.