Event Brief
Kyiv Forces Make Gains Ahead of Peace Talks
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 2:07 AM ET
Summary: Ukrainian forces reclaim over 200 sq km in five days, reversing Russian advances.
WHO: Ukrainian forces
WHAT: Reclaimed territory
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 1:29 AM ET
WHERE: Kyiv
WHY: To reverse Russian gains ahead of peace talks
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