Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,449 | Russia-Ukraine war News
Key Developments on Day 1,449 of Russia’s War on Ukraine
February 12, 2026
Kyiv — As the conflict in Ukraine continues, significant developments emerged on Thursday, February 12, driven primarily by ongoing military engagements and diplomatic efforts.
Fighting Reported Across Ukraine
Early Thursday, Kyiv experienced a missile attack, as confirmed by the country’s military administration. Witnesses reported hearing explosions, though there were no immediate details regarding casualties or damage.
In the Synelnykove area of Dnipropetrovsk region, regional military chief Oleksandr Hanzha reported that Russian strikes resulted in four fatalities and three injuries. Among the deceased were an elderly couple and their adult son.
A separate drone assault in Kharkiv targeted an ambulance carrying five individuals, including medical personnel and civilians, leading to the death of one woman, according to local police.
In Lviv, Mayor Andriy Sadovyi announced that Ukrainian air defense had intercepted two Russian Kinzhal missiles aimed at the city, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Ukrainian forces also engaged in offensive operations, targeting an oil refinery in Volgograd, Russia, which ignited a fire. Furthermore, military spokesperson Vladyslav Voloshyn stated that Ukrainian troops remain in control of the settlement of Zaliznychne, despite Russian claims of occupation.
In a new round of retaliatory strikes, Ukrainian attacks on the Belgorod region of Russia claimed one civilian life and injured seven others, per TASS state news agency. Damage to water infrastructure in the region has led to outages in several villages.
In Bryansk, a drone attack reportedly resulted in the death of an employee from Russia’s Miratorg agricultural company, local authorities confirmed. Additionally, reports from the Russian-occupied areas of Kherson indicated a civilian fatality and five injuries from Ukrainian operations.
Regional Security Updates
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressed Parliament, stating that Russia would adhere to the limits of its nuclear arsenal as outlined in the recently expired New START treaty, provided the United States does the same.
The European Commission announced plans to enhance Europe’s drone detection capabilities and expand registration requirements for UAVs in light of the ongoing conflict.
In defense news, U.S. supplier Northrop Grumman and Polish arms manufacturer Niewiadow-PGM reported plans to produce over 180,000 artillery shells annually in Poland, with potential sales to Ukraine being discussed.
Legal proceedings were initiated against the Chinese captain of a cargo ship, accused of damaging undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, an area experiencing heightened tensions related to the conflict.
Military Aid and Assistance
The United Kingdom has allocated £150 million ($205 million) to the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List initiative to supply U.S. weaponry to Ukraine, as confirmed by British Defense Minister John Healey.
Politics and Diplomacy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, who provided updates about a recent French aide’s visit to Moscow. Zelenskyy clarified that he plans no early presidential elections or referendums regarding a peace agreement with Russia, as previously speculated by the Financial Times.
The president accepted an invitation from Washington to conduct the next round of peace talks in the U.S.
Poland and Italy announced they will not participate in U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” citing constitutional barriers and national doubts regarding the board’s structure.
International Aid Efforts
The Swiss government has approved a financial package of up to 32 million Swiss francs ($41.8 million) to supply critical energy goods to Ukraine. President Zelenskyy welcomed the European Parliament’s decision to extend a support loan of 90 billion euros ($106 billion) to Ukraine, emphasizing its importance as a message to Russia.
As the situation evolves, updates will be provided on ongoing military actions and international diplomatic efforts related to the conflict.
