Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) reported a successful strike on the command post of the Sever military grouping in Gubkin, Belgorod Oblast, Russia. Residents observed thick black smoke, noted its odor, and heard loud explosions.
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The command post of the Sever military grouping was successfully struck in Gubkin, Belgorod Oblast
Residents observed thick black smoke, noted its odor, and heard loud explosions
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Ukrainian forces struck a command post of the Russian Sever Grouping in Gubkin
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Extracted: 2026-02-17T19:51:40.477Z
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