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Thursday, February 12
Kyiv Independent documentary ‘Can You Hear Me?’ to screen in Europe on anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion
A documentary by The Kyiv Independent about Ukrainian military medics working on the front lines of Russia’s war will be screened in three European capitals in February, marking the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian skeleton racer disqualified at Olympics for helmet honoring athletes killed in Russia's war
Editor's note: The story is being updated. Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified before his first run at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy on Feb. 12, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced. The move followed an IOC decision banning Heraskevysch from using a custom helmet at the Olympics that honors Ukrainian athletes killed during Russia's full-scale war. Despite this, Heraskevych continued training in the helmet, criticizing the IOC for hypocrisy.
Russia targets Kyiv, Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles as Moscow stalls on peace talks
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the ballistic missiles were targeting the city's infrastructure facilities.
Ukraine reportedly strikes Tambov Oblast defense plant, military site in Volgograd Oblast
Ukrainian drones struck a Russian military plant in Michurinsk, Tambov Oblast, and a Defense Ministry site in Kotluban, Volgograd Oblast, overnight on Feb. 11-12, independent media and local authorities reported.
Thursday, February 12
'Remembrance is not a violation' — third Ukrainian athlete barred from wearing helmet at Olympics
Short track speed skater Oleh Handei said his helmet bore a line from Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko: "Where there is heroism, there is no final defeat." It was banned from the Olympics on the grounds of being a "political slogan."
Ukraine ready to hold new round of talks with Russia in US on Feb. 17-18. Moscow yet to confirm
According to the president, the negotiations would be hosted by the U.S. and will take place on Feb. 17 and Feb. 18. The talks, however, depend on Russia's agreement to take part, something that Ukraine and the U.S. have not yet received.
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Ukraine targeted a Russian drone warehouse in Rostov-on-Don, located in Rostov Oblast, destroying three containers filled with FPV drones and their components, according to the report.
