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2026-02-18 06:55:52
[Russia and Ukraine Launch Large-Scale Mutual Strike, Energy and Military Facilities Become Key Targets] 1. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the 17th that in the past day, Russian forces used high-precision weapons and drones to conduct large-scale strikes against Ukrainian military facilities, energy infrastructure supplying the Ukrainian military, and drone sites. Russian air defense forces shot down 8 Ukrainian guided-missile bombs and 334 drones. 2. Multiple locations in Russia's southwestern Krasnodar Krai were attacked by drones, and a localized fire broke out at an oil refinery after the attack. Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that Russia launched a large-scale joint strike against Ukrainian energy facilities, affecting 12 regions. 3. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported on the 17th that Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian Ka-27 multi-purpose helicopter in Crimea in the early hours of the day and attacked a petrochemical company in Russia. The offensive and defensive operations between the two sides against energy facilities and deep targets continue to escalate.
