Ukrainian Drone Forces Report Striking Over 240 Russian Targets in Early 2026

Enemy Infrastructure Destroyed in January-February 2026

According to Главком: Robert Magyar Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, has released data on strikes against enemy targets during the first two months of 2026. According to the information, over 240 objects were hit in this period, with 56 identified as key targets. The strikes targeted a wide range of infrastructure, including oil and gas, energy, military, and industrial facilities.

Specifically, the strikes impacted:

• 9 oil refineries
• 4 oil depots
• 1 oil terminal
• 1 gas processing plant
• 1 oil preparation facility
• 1 thermal power plant

In the electricity sector, the following were destroyed:

• 13 substations
• 6 railway traction substations

Military targets included:

• 13 airfields (10 in Russia, 3 in occupied territories)
• 2 chemical plants
• 5 other industrial facilities (mining, enrichment, and defense enterprises)

Combat Activity and Enemy Actions

On February 17 alone, 137 combat clashes occurred along the front line. That day, the enemy launched 1 missile strike using 28 missiles, carried out 50 airstrikes, and dropped 109 guided aerial bombs. In total, the enemy employed 5,847 kamikaze drones and conducted 2,538 artillery strikes on populated areas and military positions.

"The birds of the Unmanned Systems Forces carry out combat missions daily at operational and strategic depth, targeting the enemy's fuel, critical, and military-industrial infrastructure, air defense systems, anti-aircraft missile complexes, radars, and more."

Robert Magyar Brovdi

Magyar also noted that while he cannot report on all successes daily, the General Staff provides regular updates, and all available video footage is published on Telegram channels. The commander emphasized preparations for a potential summer offensive by the occupiers, which could begin as early as March. These drone strikes form a key part of Ukraine's strategy to degrade Russian military capabilities ahead of any new ground assault.

The published data on enemy target destruction highlights an intensification of combat and the strategic importance of unmanned systems in modern warfare. Strikes on critical infrastructure, such as energy and military sites, can significantly impact an adversary's ability to sustain combat operations. Given the preparations for a possible offensive, Ukrainian forces are working to diminish the enemy's military potential, which could prove a decisive factor in the conflict's next phase.