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Ukraine Endures Deadly Drone Strikes Amid Stalled Diplomacy

2/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ukraine faces ongoing Russian drone and missile strikes that damage infrastructure in Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 129 drones were launched, targeting a hospital and a railway depot.
A drone strike in Bohodukhiv killed ten, including five children.
Diplomacy continues with a new round of talks scheduled for February 17.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has reiterated unchanged demands, casting doubt on the potential for meaningful negotiations.

History

Historical Context

The annexation of Crimea by Russia in March 2014, following Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity, marked the beginning of the Russo-Ukrainian War. Pro-Russian protests escalated into armed conflict in the Donbas region, leading to over 14,000 deaths by 2021. Ongoing drone strikes and military actions reflect the war's brutality, complicating diplomatic efforts for peace and stability in Ukraine.

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Story summary

Ukraine faces ongoing Russian drone and missile strikes that damage infrastructure in Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 129 drones were launched, targeting a hospital and a railway depot.
A drone strike in Bohodukhiv killed ten, including five children.
Diplomacy continues with a new round of talks scheduled for February 17.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has reiterated unchanged demands, casting doubt on the potential for meaningful negotiations.

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