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- On February 17, 2026, Russia's Defense Ministry said its air defenses destroyed more than 150 Ukrainian drones in an overnight attack.
- The ministry reported 79 drones were downed over Black Sea and Sea of Azov.
- Drones were destroyed over Crimea and Krasnodar.
- A 9-year-old boy was hospitalized due to injuries from the strikes.
- Ukrainian forces claimed responsibility for a fire at Ilsky Oil Refinery, alleging it supported the Russian military.
