Russian forces launched 126 drones at Ukrainian fortifications in Luhansk region, specifically targeting the areas of Hrekivka, Nadiia, Tverdokhlibove, Novoyehorivka, and Makiivka.
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Russian forces continue to exert pressure on the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces in Luhansk region, directing 126 drones toward Ukrainian fortifications.
Yesterday, they attacked in the areas of Hrekivka, Nadiia, Tverdokhlibove, Novoyehorivka, and Makiivka, attempting to dislodge our defenders from their positions.
Over the past day, the Russian forces attempted to infiltrate the Ukrainian defense lines near Hlushkivka and Lozova in the Kupiansk sector, as well as near Vovchansk in the Kharkiv sector.
Russian forces continued offensive operations along the Kupyansk-Svatove-Kreminna line but did not make any confirmed advances
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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:57:28.150Z
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