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Ukrainian Strike Hits Major Industrial Facility Deep Inside Russia

  In this photo provided by Ukraine's 65th Mechanized Brigade press service, a local passes by a destroyed apartment building following an Russian air strike in the town of Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.  A long‑range Ukrainian strike has reportedly targeted a significant industrial site far inside Russian territory, marking one of Kyiv’s deepest attacks since the start of the full‑scale invasion. Early reports from regional officials in Russia indicate that the strike caused a fire at the facility, which is believed to play a role in supporting Moscow’s military production. Ukrainian officials have not publicly claimed responsibility, consistent with their policy of strategic ambiguity regarding operations beyond their borders. However, the attack aligns with Kyiv’s stated goal of disrupting Russia’s defense‑industrial capacity, especially as the war enters another year with both sides relying heavily on long‑range drones and prec...
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