Executive Summary

It's Thursday, February 12th. Three children were among four killed by a Russian drone strike on a home in Bohodukhiv, Kharkiv Oblast, on February 11, 2026—the deadliest single civilian incident on a day that recorded at least 50 confirmed conflict fatalities across seven active theaters. The Ukrainian General Staff documented 124 combat engagements along the front, while Ukrainian drones struck the Lukoil refinery in Volgograd. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met President Trump at the White House for three hours amid escalating U.S.-Iran military tensions, with the Pentagon ordering a second carrier strike group toward the Persian Gulf. In Myanmar, dual junta airstrikes killed 11 civilians in Chin State and Magway Region. Sudan's RSF struck a mosque during a Quranic lesson, killing two children, while the DRC saw M23 commission over 7,500 new fighters. Pakistan's northwest convulsed with TTP attacks that killed four police officers. CISA warned that half its workforce faces furlough as China and Russia launched sophisticated cyberattacks on allied critical infrastructure.

Netanyahu and Trump meet for three hours amid U.S.-Iran military buildup

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met President Trump at the White House on February 11 for nearly three hours in their seventh meeting of Trump's second term. Trump stated publicly that "nothing definitive was reached" but "insisted that negotiations with Iran continue," while Netanyahu pushed for any deal to encompass Iran's ballistic missiles and proxy support networks beyond its nuclear program. The military backdrop was significant: three U.S. officials confirmed the Pentagon had instructed a second carrier strike group to prepare for Middle East deployment, joining the USS Abraham Lincoln already in theater. Reuters satellite imagery revealed Patriot missiles loaded onto mobile truck launchers at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.

Iran marks revolution anniversary amid regime crackdown

Iran marked the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution with massive rallies, though President Pezeshkian struck a relatively conciliatory tone, stating Iran is "not seeking nuclear weapons" and is "ready for any kind of verification." His message was undercut by Ali Shamkhani, who declared Iran's missile program a "red line" that is non-negotiable. The anniversary came amid the regime's violent crackdown on protests that erupted in December 2025—U.S.-based activists placed the death toll above 7,000, with reports that families of detained protesters were coerced into attending the rally under threat of their relatives' execution.

IDF kills Hamas commanders in Gaza as hostage deadline looms

The IDF confirmed killing Ahmad Hasan, a Hamas sniper commander, and Basel al-Haymuni, mastermind of the 2004 Beersheva bus bombings that killed 16. Five Palestinians were killed in ongoing strikes on February 10-11 across Deir al-Balah, Khan Younis, and Jabalia. Netanyahu threatened to resume "intense fighting" if Hamas did not release hostages by February 15. Since the October 2025 ceasefire, Israeli fire had killed approximately 556 Palestinians and wounded 1,500. A senior Hamas official stated the group had not yet received any disarmament proposal.

U.S. withdraws from al-Tanf base; Syria transitional leader survives assassination attempts

A major strategic shift occurred in Syria, where the U.S.-led coalition fully withdrew from the al-Tanf military base at the Syria-Iraq-Jordan tri-border junction. Syrian government forces immediately occupied the facility. Separately, a UN report revealed five foiled assassination attempts against Syria's transitional president Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Armed settlers demolish Palestinian homes near Jericho

Approximately 50 armed and masked settlers, accompanied by an IDF vehicle, demolished 15 Palestinian homes near Jericho in the West Bank with a bulldozer and stole vehicles, jewelry, and money. The UAE chaired an emergency Arab League meeting condemning Israel's recent decision to authorize 19 new settlements and ease settler land purchases. A joint statement from eight nations called the measures an attempt to impose "unlawful Israeli sovereignty."

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Times of Israel, NBC News, PBS, Reuters, Al Jazeera, Washington Post, Bloomberg, Xinhua, UN News, AP

Russian drone kills three toddlers and their father in Kharkiv Oblast

The deadliest single event of February 11 struck Bohodukhiv, Kharkiv Oblast, where a Russian Shahed-type attack drone destroyed a residential home overnight, killing three toddlers—two 1-year-olds and a 2-year-old—and their 34-year-old disabled father. Their pregnant mother survived. Kharkiv Governor Oleh Syniehubov declared three days of mourning. Hours later, in the same oblast, a Russian FPV drone struck an ambulance near the village of Borshchivka on the Kyiv-Kharkiv highway, killing a woman and injuring four medical workers—an attack Ukrainian prosecutors classified as a war crime under Article 438.

Ukrainian General Staff records 124 combat engagements across the front

The Ukrainian General Staff recorded 124 combat engagements across the entire front on February 11. Russia launched 3 missile strikes (8 missiles), 90 air strikes deploying 246 guided aerial bombs, 7,976 kamikaze drones, and 3,488 shellings including 54 by multiple-launch rocket systems. Ukraine claimed 820 Russian personnel killed or wounded in the preceding 24 hours, bringing cumulative Russian losses to approximately 1,249,380 since the full-scale invasion began. The Pokrovsk sector in Donetsk Oblast saw the heaviest ground fighting with 36 Russian assault attempts.

Zaporizhzhia supermarket hit by double-tap drone attack

In Zaporizhzhia, a double-tap drone attack on a supermarket in Barvinkove injured 13 people—rescuers responding to the first strike were hit by a second drone. Donetsk endured 1,264 strikes destroying 66 civilian objects, killing 1 and injuring 5. The 33rd Separate Assault Regiment liberated the village of Kosivtseve in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, marking a rare Ukrainian territorial gain.

Ukrainian drones strike Volgograd refinery and Russian air defenses

Ukraine struck back at depth: long-range drones hit the Lukoil refinery in Volgograd, causing a visible fire, while strikes destroyed Russian air defense systems including an Osa (SA-8) near Tretyaki and a Tor (SA-15) near Voskresenske. Russia's Defense Ministry reported intercepting 108-118 Ukrainian drones across 15 regions. In Crimea, Ukrainian forces struck a military fuel depot and explosions were reported near Simferopol.

EU approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine; NATO allies pledge $4.5 billion

The EU approved a €90 billion loan for Ukraine for 2026-2027 by a vote of 458-140. NATO allies pledged $4.5 billion in U.S. weapons purchases through the PURL initiative, with Germany committing over $2 billion including Patriot interceptors. The UK announced it would double troops in Norway from 1,000 to 2,000 as part of the new NATO Arctic Sentry mission. Russia's Peskov confirmed Moscow would not attend Trump's February 19 "Board of Peace" summit.

Sources

Ukrinform, Kyiv Independent, ABC News, Al Jazeera, Ukrainian General Staff, Mezha, PBS, RBC-Ukraine, Global Security

No significant conflict developments reported

No significant conflict developments, military operations, terrorist attacks, or security incidents were documented in the Americas theater on February 11, 2026. The absence of immediate events during this reporting period reflects normal variance in daily conflict cycles rather than resolution of underlying security challenges affecting this region.

RSF strikes mosque during Quranic lesson in Sudan, killing two children

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces struck a mosque in Al-Rahad, North Kordofan during a morning Quranic lesson, killing 2 children and injuring 13 students. Hours earlier, an airstrike hit a primary school in Dilling, South Kordofan, causing further casualties. A WFP warehouse in Kadugli was also struck by suspected rockets, significantly damaging buildings and mobile storage units. The AU, IGAD, League of Arab States, EU, and UN issued a joint "Quintet" statement expressing grave concern at the escalation, specifically condemning attacks on schools, hospitals, and humanitarian assets.

DRC forces conduct airstrikes on M23 positions; rebels commission 7,500 new fighters

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the FARDC conducted airstrikes on M23 positions near Mpeti village in Walikale district, North Kivu, while pro-government Wazalendo militia attacked M23 near Kalengera in Masisi district. M23 held a commissioning ceremony for over 7,500 new fighters, signaling significant force expansion. UN Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix met with President Tshisekedi to discuss deploying a ceasefire verification mechanism, though reconnaissance flights remain complicated by anti-air defense systems around Goma.

South Sudan violence reaches worst levels since 2018 peace agreement

South Sudan's security situation deteriorated to its worst point since the 2018 peace agreement. Direct military confrontations between government and opposition forces were reported in 8 of 10 states, with over 280,000 displaced since late December. An airstrike hit an MSF hospital in Lankien on February 3, forcing the closure of two hospitals and cutting healthcare access for 250,000 people.

AFRICOM announces airstrike targeting al-Shabaab in Somalia

AFRICOM announced a February 10 airstrike near Jamaame in Somalia's Lower Juba Province targeting al-Shabaab, part of an intensified U.S. kinetic campaign. In the Sahel, JNIM maintained its de facto siege of Mali's capital Bamako, blocking major highways since September 2025. Nigeria continued processing the aftermath of the February 3 Lakurawa massacre in Kwara State that killed at least 162 people—one of the deadliest attacks in Nigerian history.

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UN News, AP, Critical Threats, AFRICOM, ACLED, Security Council Report, Foreign Affairs, DefenceWeb

Myanmar junta airstrikes kill 11 civilians in Chin State and Magway Region

Myanmar's military conducted two devastating airstrikes on February 11. In Thantlang Township, Chin State, a 500-pound bomb struck a residential home in Tlangkhua village, killing 6 civilians and injuring 7. The attack came as resistance forces controlled an estimated 95% of the town after overrunning its central police station on February 8. In Pauk Township, Magway Region, three fighter jets conducted approximately 10 rounds of airstrikes on Chatkan village, hitting a civilian shop and killing 5 people instantly while injuring 13—despite no active fighting in the area.

Heavy fighting continues in Karen State as 700 junta troops mass for counteroffensive

Heavy fighting continued on multiple fronts. Near Hpapun in Karen State, the KNLA moved to capture the last junta military base south of the town, with the Tatmadaw massing approximately 700 troops for a counteroffensive from nearby Wardu village, displacing 20,000 civilians. Near Myawaddy on the Thai border, continuous mortar fire and airstrikes were audible across the river in Thailand's Mae Sot.

Human rights groups document 232 junta airstrikes killing 171 in January alone

Three major human rights organizations—HRW, Amnesty International, and Fortify Rights—issued a joint statement condemning the junta, reporting 232 airstrikes causing at least 171 fatalities in January 2026 alone. The tempo of aerial attacks has continued into February, with the junta attempting to reclaim territory lost to resistance forces across multiple regions.

U.S. House passes PROTECT Taiwan Act 395-2 as PLA sorties drop

In the South China Sea, the Philippine Foreign Ministry demanded the Chinese Embassy remain "calm" and "professional" amid escalating diplomatic confrontation. An Australian frigate, HMAS Toowoomba, conducted a freedom-of-navigation transit. Across the Taiwan Strait, PLA sorties dropped to their lowest level since President Lai's inauguration—an average of 5.4 aircraft per day in January—while the U.S. House passed the PROTECT Taiwan Act 395-2, authorizing exclusion of China from major financial institutions if Beijing threatens Taiwan.

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Myanmar Now, DVB, Anadolu Agency, Reuters, The Irrawaddy, HRW, Amnesty International, Fortify Rights, South China Morning Post

TTP ambushes kill four police officers in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province endured three separate militant attacks on February 11. In the deadliest, TTP-suspected fighters ambushed a police patrol in the Wanda Budh area of Dera Ismail Khan, killing 4 police officers including the Station House Officer and injuring 2 more, one critically. Police claimed approximately 4 militants were killed in the exchange. Near Bannu, a coordinated TTP assault on Khonia Khel police post was repelled, resulting in the death of TTP commander Umar Azam and two other militants, with 9 militants injured.

Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring terrorists as tensions escalate

These attacks occurred against a backdrop of Pakistan's worst terrorism wave in years. President Zardari warned that Taliban-governed Afghanistan had created conditions "similar to or worse than" pre-9/11, directly accusing India of "assisting the Taliban regime." This followed the February 6 Islamabad mosque bombing that killed 31-36 and injured 169, claimed by IS-KP. In late January, the BLA's "Operation Herof 2.0" had killed 48 people across nine Balochistan districts before military operations killed 216 militants.

Bangladesh deploys nearly one million security personnel ahead of elections

Bangladesh deployed nearly 1 million security personnel—157,000 police, 100,000 soldiers, plus border guards and rapid-action forces—ahead of its February 12 parliamentary election, the first since the August 2024 uprising that toppled PM Sheikh Hasina. Five people had been killed and over 600 injured during the campaign period.

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Reuters, AP, Dawn, Express Tribune, Pakistan Today, Khaama Press, Al Jazeera, Al Arabiya

Singapore discloses China-linked compromise of all four major telecoms

Singapore disclosed that China-linked UNC3886 had compromised all four of its major telecom providers—Singtel, StarHub, M1, and SIMBA—prompting the country's largest-ever cyber defense operation, "Operation Cyber Guardian," involving over 100 personnel over 11 months. Separately, leaked documents revealed China's "Expedition Cloud" offensive cyber-range, a training platform that replicates the power grids, airports, railways, and port systems of neighboring countries for attack rehearsal, supporting over 200 device models from Cisco, Fortinet, and Juniper.

CISA amplifies alert on Russian attack against Poland's power grid

CISA amplified an alert about a Russian attack on Poland's power grid attributed to Static Tundra/Sandworm, which hit approximately 30 energy sites including wind farms and CHP plants, permanently destroying some industrial control system devices—the first major coordinated attack targeting distributed energy resources. Across Europe, the Ivanti EPMM zero-day (CVE-2026-1281, CVSS 9.8) was being actively exploited against the European Commission, Dutch government agencies, and Finland's central IT provider, with over 86 compromised instances worldwide.

CISA warns half its workforce faces furlough amid funding crisis

On the defensive side, CISA Acting Director Madhu Gottumukkala warned Congress that over half of CISA's 2,341 employees face furlough, leaving only 888 "excepted" personnel. Combined with approximately 1,000 departures since January 2025 and the expiration of the 2015 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, this creates what analysts called a "perfect storm" for U.S. cyber defense.

Microsoft patches six actively exploited zero-days; North Korea deploys AI deepfakes

Microsoft's February Patch Tuesday fixed 6 actively exploited zero-days across 59 vulnerabilities, with Google confirming "widespread, active exploitation" of a Windows SmartScreen bypass. North Korea-linked UNC1069 deployed AI-generated deepfakes in fake Zoom meetings targeting cryptocurrency firms, part of a campaign that helped Pyongyang steal over $2 billion in crypto in 2025 for sanctions evasion.

Sources

The Record, CyberScoop, SecurityWeek, TechCrunch, CISA.gov, BleepingComputer, The Hacker News, BankInfoSecurity