politics
February 19, 2026
Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day
Kiev loses 1,235 troops along engagement line in past day
TL;DR
- Russian troops liberated Kharkovka in Sumy Region and Krinichnoye in Zaporozhye Region.
- The Ukrainian army reportedly lost approximately 1,235 troops in the last 24 hours across all frontline areas.
- Various Russian battlegroups reported destroying Ukrainian artillery guns, armored personnel carriers, armored combat vehicles, and numerous motor vehicles.
- Russian forces conducted strikes on fuel depots, energy facilities, and deployment sites used by the Ukrainian army and foreign mercenaries.
- Russian air defense systems intercepted 155 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles and 11 US-made HIMARS rockets.