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Ukraine Launches Major Strikes to Dismantle Russian Defense

3/1/2026

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On March 1, 2026, Ukrainian forces conducted extensive overnight strikes against Russian targets, including S-300 air defense systems, ammunition depots, and troop concentrations in occupied Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts.
The Ukrainian General Staff said strikes hit radar stations and logistics facilities, degrading Russia's defense capabilities.
Drone control centers were struck in Belgorod and Donetsk.
Ukrainian operations aim to systematically weaken Russian forces until aggression against Ukraine ceases.

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On March 1, 2026, Ukrainian forces conducted extensive overnight strikes against Russian targets, including S-300 air defense systems, ammunition depots, and troop concentrations in occupied Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts.
The Ukrainian General Staff said strikes hit radar stations and logistics facilities, degrading Russia's defense capabilities.
Drone control centers were struck in Belgorod and Donetsk.
Ukrainian operations aim to systematically weaken Russian forces until aggression against Ukraine ceases.