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News|Russia-Ukraine warRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,455These are the key developments from day 1,455 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Here is where things stand on Wed, Feb 18, 2026:

HBy Henry DaltonFeb 18, 20262 min read

Here is where things stand on Wed, Feb 18, 2026:

Three individuals were killed in a Russian drone attack on a civilian vehicle in Mykolaivka, Kramatorsk district, Donetsk region, Ukraine, according to the state emergency service. The victims, along with another injured person, were employees at the Sloviansk Thermal Power Station. A woman succumbed to injuries from a Russian drone attack in the Zaporizhia region, with six others, including two children, also injured, as reported by Governor Ivan Fedorov. In a Russian-occupied area of Zaporizhia, a woman was reported killed by Ukrainian shelling in the village of Vodyane. A Ukrainian drone attack resulted in one fatality in Kalinovka, Kursk region, Russia. Three individuals died following an explosion at a military police facility in Sertolovo, Leningrad region, Russia. The cause remains under investigation. Ukraine’s General Staff reported that military forces struck the Ilsky oil refinery in Krasnodar, Russia, igniting a fire. Russian authorities in Krasnodar stated that a fire at an oil reservoir in Taman was extinguished after a drone attack. Russian Ministry of Defence reported shooting down 151 Ukrainian drones across several regions and over the Black and Azov Seas. Deputy Defence Minister Aleksei Krivoruchko acknowledged disruptions to Starlink satellite internet, stating it had not impacted drone operations.

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators commenced US-mediated peace talks in Geneva, with discussions set to continue on Wed. The talks follow previous negotiations in Abu Dhabi. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed readiness for a swift agreement to end the conflict but questioned Russia's commitment to peace. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov indicated no updates were expected after the initial day of talks.

The victims, along with another injured person, were employees at the Sloviansk Thermal Power Station.
Henry Dalton · Thehackingpost

The Vatican will not participate in US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, as stated by Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Parolin emphasized the UN's role in managing crisis situations, highlighting unresolved critical issues with the peace board. Trump’s peace initiative has faced criticism, particularly regarding the inclusion of Russian President Vladimir Putin. French authorities allowed the suspected Russian shadow fleet oil tanker Grinch to depart after a penalty payment by the owning company.

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Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

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