In the early hours of February 18, Ukrainian military units conducted targeted strikes against key Russian military installations, including a S-300VM missile launcher and drone command points. These actions are part of ongoing efforts to diminish the offensive capabilities of Russian forces in the region.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the strikes were aimed at several locations across temporarily occupied territories. Notable targets included:
- The area near Trudove in the Zaporizhzhia region, identified as a concentration point for enemy drone units.
- The vicinity of Tokmak in Zaporizhzhia, where a drone workshop was struck.
- The area around Staromlynivka in the Donetsk region, which housed a communications hub.
- The city of Donetsk, where military equipment belonging to occupying forces was targeted.
Additionally, on February 17, Ukrainian forces targeted an S-300VM missile launcher in the vicinity of Mariupol. Strikes were also reported in the Kursk region of Russia and near Rodinske in the Donetsk region, focusing on enemy drone command points.
The extent of damage and the number of casualties among Russian forces are still being assessed.
Ukrainian military operations on February 18 targeted several Russian military assets, including drone command points and missile launchers, as part of ongoing efforts to reduce Russian offensive capabilities. The strikes occurred in both occupied territories and within Russian borders, with damage assessments currently underway.