[UPDATE – Feb 15th, 2026] Ukraine – Russia WAR: Situation on the Ground – February 2026, 1/2

💥D1442-Feb 5th 00:00Z: The Russian Armed Forces have intensified their activities in the border areas of the Sumy region Russian troops are expanding their control zone on several sections of the border in the Sumy region. The advance in the Krasnopolsky district and the approach to the outskirts of Miropolye indicate preparations for active actions in the spring-summer offensive campaign. Due to regular shortages of troops, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are forced to stretch their defenses, which makes their positions vulnerable. Against this backdrop, alarm bells are ringing in Kyiv over the threat to Slavyansk, while the government simultaneously…