Ukrainian Forces Strike Key Russian Targets: Refineries, Depots, and Air Defenses Hit

Ukrainian Military Launches Coordinated Strikes

According to Главком: In a significant overnight operation on February 11, 2026, Ukrainian defense forces executed a series of coordinated strikes against strategic targets within Russia and in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories. These attacks successfully hit several high-value sites, including a major oil refinery, fuel and logistical supply depots, and Russian air defense systems. This operation is part of Ukraine's ongoing strategy to degrade Russia's military logistics and war-fighting capacity.

The list of confirmed targets includes:

• The Volgograd Oil Refinery, located inside Russia;
• A fuel and lubricants storage depot in Lobanove, Crimea;
• Logistical supply warehouses in Balochky and Liubymivka, Zaporizhzhia region;
• An area of concentrated enemy military equipment;
• A strike on a unit of the Rubicon special operations center in Huliaipole;
• An Osa anti-aircraft missile system in Tretiaky, Donetsk region;
• A Russian Tor air defense system in Voskresenske, Kherson region.

In retaliation, Russia launched a drone assault on Ukraine. One attack targeted a private home in Kharkiv, killing three children and their father. The children's mother, who was pregnant, suffered burns and was hospitalized. Russian drones also struck a city hospital in Zaporizhzhia.

From the evening of February 10, a total of 129 attack drones, predominantly Shahed models, were launched over Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his condolences to the families of the Kharkiv victims, stating:

“This tragedy leaves a deep scar on the hearts of Ukrainians.” - Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ongoing Conflict Dynamics

Ukrainian defense forces continue their campaign to sever the invader's logistical arteries in the south, systematically striking critical military assets. These strikes underscore the brutal tit-for-tat nature of the war, now in its fourth year, where battlefield actions often trigger retaliatory attacks on civilian areas.

The recent events highlight a marked escalation in hostilities, with both sides conducting new offensives. While Ukrainian forces aim to cripple Russia's strategic resources, the Russian response has involved strikes on civilian infrastructure, resulting in significant loss of life. This pattern starkly illustrates the war's devastating impact on non-combatants and the rising human cost of the ongoing regional tension.