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Russian forces continued to partially blockade Kharkiv and fired on Ukrainian troops and critical infrastructure.

Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast
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Ukrainska Pravda Kyiv Independent

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Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Russian forces continue to partially blockade Kharkiv, firing on Ukrainian troops and critical infrastructure

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Russian troops intensified their offensive in Kharkiv Oblast

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Russian forces attempted to advance in Kharkiv Oblast

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Russian forces were unsuccessful in their advance attempt

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Russian forces suffered losses during the offensive

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Russian forces were forced to retreat to previously occupied frontiers

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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:56:55.047Z

Source story: 7341705