News|Russia-Ukraine warRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,456These are the key developments from day 1,456 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Here is the current situation as of Thu, Feb 19, 2023:
Here is the current situation as of Thu, Feb 19, 2023:
Russian forces conducted multiple attacks in Ukraine's Zaporizhia region, resulting in one fatality and seven injuries, as reported by the region's military administration. The attacks included 448 drones and 163 artillery strikes, damaging 136 homes, vehicles, and other structures. In the Donetsk region, continued shelling by Russian forces led to the evacuation of 173 individuals, including 135 children, according to regional governor Vadym Filashkin. A 54-year-old man was killed during a Russian attack in the Dnipropetrovsk region, stated Governor Oleksandr Hanzha. Across Ukraine, many were left without electricity, including over 99,000 households in the Odesa region, as reported by the Ministry of Energy. In Russia, a Ukrainian drone attack in the Bryansk region resulted in one casualty, confirmed by Governor Alexander Bogomaz. The Russian Ministry of Defence announced the capture of Kharkivka in Ukraine's Sumy region and Krynychne in the Zaporizhia region. Ukrainian battlefield monitoring site DeepState noted Russian advances in Nykyforivka, Donetsk region. Russian forces reportedly shot down 155 Ukrainian drones, 11 rocket launchers, and two guided aerial bombs within a 24-hour timeframe.
Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine concluded two days of US-mediated talks in Geneva, describing the discussions as challenging. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged progress but noted differing positions due to the difficult nature of the negotiations. President Zelenskyy mentioned that terms for monitoring a potential ceasefire were nearing definition, although political issues, including territorial control, were progressing slower. In Washington, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt highlighted meaningful progress with commitments to continue working towards a peace agreement, with future talks anticipated. Vladimir Medinsky, Russia's chief negotiator, characterized the talks as difficult yet businesslike, indicating future negotiations without specifying dates. Rustem Umerov, head of Kyiv's negotiating team, described the second day as intensive and substantive, with both sides working towards decisions for their presidents.
The attacks included 448 drones and 163 artillery strikes, damaging 136 homes, vehicles, and other structures.
Ukraine imposed sanctions on Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, aiming to increase countermeasures against Minsk for supporting Russia's war efforts, including providing relay stations for drone attacks. United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen, alongside three other Democratic senators, visited Kyiv. Senator Shaheen expressed hope for stronger efforts to pressure Putin upon returning.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna criticized the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the Milano-Cortina Paralympics amidst the ongoing conflict. The Estonian Public Broadcasting company, Eesti Rahvusringhaaling, announced its decision not to broadcast the games in protest of allowing these athletes to compete under their national flags.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.