💥 Attack

Ukrainian pilots used NATO-standard precision-guided bombs to strike Russian infantry positions in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, with at least eight laser- or GPS-guided munitions hitting Russian positions at a parts machining factory.

Vovchansk, Kharkiv Oblast
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Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Kyiv's pilots have repeatedly hit Russian infantry battling to capture the northern town of Vovchansk with modern precision-guided bombs sent by Western allies. Combat video and both Ukrainian and Russian milbloggers confirmed at least eight laser- or GPS-guided munitions launched by Ukrainian strike aircraft hitting known Russian positions on the property of a parts machining factory in the Kharkiv region town in two separate attacks.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Moscow has recently intensified attacks against Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, as well as Kharkiv Oblast, with the use of missiles, glide bombs, and drones, destroying energy infrastructure and killing civilians

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

At 23:50, the invaders attacked Kharkiv's Kyivskyi district. One of the buildings of the recreation complex was damaged. There were no reports of any casualties.

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Extracted: 2026-02-23T15:07:56.659Z

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