On February 15, 2024, a significant escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict was observed with widespread missile and drone attacks across Ukraine and into Russian territory. In Ukraine, cities including Lviv, Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Khmelnytskyi, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, and Ivano-Frankisvk were targeted early in the morning, resulting in at least nine people injured and extensive damage to homes and civilian infrastructure. The Ukrainian Air Force reported the downing of 13 out of 26 Russian missiles overnight, including various types of cruise and ballistic missiles. In a retaliatory move, Ukraine launched missile strikes on the Russian city of Belgorod, killing at least seven people, including a child, and injuring 18 others. Additionally, drone strikes targeted an oil depot in Russia's Kursk region, igniting a fire that required over 160 personnel for containment. The attacks coincided with a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels, underlining the international dimension of the conflict. Mayor Andriy Sadovyi stated that more than 10 missiles were fired at Lviv, with some being shot down by air defense forces. Kyiv Military Administration reported that all missiles aimed at Kyiv were destroyed, preventing casualties or damage. In Zaporizhzhia, six individuals were injured, one woman in serious condition. In Belgorod, the death toll rose to five, highlighting the cross-border impact of the conflict.
A large fire in Russian Izhevsk last night, Russian media report. The fire spread to 3,500 square meters and happened in a building reportedly used to produce drones. https://t.co/q6wUy8cj8P
This night, another oil depot in the Kursk region was attacked. The Russian ministry of defense claimed it had shot down 33 drones over several regions such as Kursk, Voronezh and Bilhorod. https://t.co/HGB2R6PlkK
Moscow claims Ukrainian drone attacks across Russian territory Russian Defense Ministry claims air defense forces intercepted 33 Ukrainian drones overnight across five of Russia’s oblasts. https://t.co/LMopd5nPsK
⚡️Russian governors claim drone attacks across the country. Governors in several Russian regions, including the Belgorod, Kaluga, Bryansk, and Voronezh Oblasts claimed that multiple drones were downed overnight on Feb. 17. https://t.co/UgvnOXFcUn
⚡️Russia shells 9 communities in Sumy Oblast, killing 1. Russian forces shelled Sumy Oblast 47 times throughout the day, killing one person, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on Feb. 16. https://t.co/gqzSqWrsHG
⚡️Explosions reported in Belgorod, Kursk regions. Russian governor in Kursk Oblast claimed air defense at work in the region. Russian Telegram channels have also reported explosions in Belgorod Oblast.
Russia has already fired 24 North Korean-made ballistic missiles on Ukraine: Prosecutor General explains their specifics https://t.co/1vMZMyC5Ky
Russia has started using North Korean weapons against Ukraine. Imprecise but deadly… The axis of evil being busy-busy-busy while the axis of good… well, you know. #StandWithUkraine https://t.co/Q7t61rCA0a
Russia has started using North Korean ballistic missiles against Ukraine. Imprecise but deadly… The axis of evil being busy-busy-busy while the axis of good… well, you know. #StandWithUkraine https://t.co/Ua7tDTaiJq
Kyiv says Russia has fired two dozen North Korean missiles at Ukraine since late December https://t.co/OaKas8d97B
Ukraine is under the russian ballistic missile attack now
⚡️ Russian attacks over past day kill 5, including 17-year-old girl, injure at least 10. Russian attacks over the past day killed five people, including a 17-year-old girl, and injured at least 10 others, regional authorities reported on Feb. 16. https://t.co/Ltb6PD1NuQ
⚡️ An explosion has occurred in Rostov According to Russian media, the air defense forces allegedly shot down a Ukrainian missile. https://t.co/GzIX6tVVV5
Russians killed three people in the Kharkiv region They attacked the village of Chorne, Kupiansk district, with aerial bombs. A 58-year-old woman, a 56-year-old man, and a 17-18-year-old girl were killed. https://t.co/3NwHDfZmj0
⚡️Russia shells 7 communities in Sumy Oblast. Russian forces shelled Sumy Oblast 74 times in 16 separate attacks throughout the day, firing at seven border communities on Feb. 15, regional military administration reported. https://t.co/k9L4Mnitie
Kyiv Oblast. Aftermath of the fall of a Russian missile launched this morning. Photo: BBC news https://t.co/KniruShXtb
This is Bucha this morning. The crater from a Russian missile. It used to be woods. Russia hits Ukraine with missiles daily, making a point to target civilians. Ukraine air defense has intercepted only 50% of missile this night. We need air defense resupplies. 1/ https://t.co/wiXbTjlGgp
Russia claims strike on Belgorod, reporting killed and injured – video https://t.co/yCYFAGVQ2V
⚡️ Russian attack on Donetsk Oblast village kills 1 civilian, injures 2. Russia launched an attack against the village of Zoria in Donetsk Oblast's Illinivka community on Feb. 15, killing an 83-year-old woman and injuring two men aged 71 and 41, the regional military… https://t.co/fAWp1s6jHz
⚠️ THREE CIVILIANS KILLED IN RUSSIAN AIRSTRIKE ON KHARKIV REGION - GOVERNOR (Reuters) A Russian airstrike killed at least three people and injured two more in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine on Thursday, local governor Oleh Sinehubov said. Two bombs hit a car carrying civilians…
3 person killed, 1 wounded as result of Russian aviation bombardment with guided bombs in Chorne village of Kharkiv region https://t.co/O4MEKbhNvM https://t.co/FJ3nI2yXwz
⚡Russian airstrike in Kharkiv Oblast kills 3, injures 2. A Russian attack on the village of Chorne in Kharkiv Oblast killed three people, two of whom were a couple, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported on Feb. 15. https://t.co/GcicVw51sC
Huge crater after russia’s ballistic missile attack in Kyiv region. https://t.co/ksyfxJBb12
Information appeared that the ballistic missile that fell in Kyiv region is reportedly a North Korea KN-23 one. All the trees in the 40 meter radius burned down from the impact, — Defence Express. Imagine what would happen if it hit a residential building. 📹: BBC Ukraine,… https://t.co/4MygCP4qNK https://t.co/JsmI6kqXrJ
Russian oil facilities hit by drone attacks, fires https://t.co/KpLmY0F94h https://t.co/HMqUNrJk9H
The strike was the latest in exchanges of long-range missile and rocket fire in Russia’s war on Ukraine. https://t.co/aRH57CTIkI
The number of people killed in the shelling of #Belgorod has increased to 7, including a child Another 18 people, including 4 children were injured. 14 victims have been hospitalized, the Russian Health Ministry said. https://t.co/kzNfFBMvZe
Update: According to the latest data from the Russian Health Ministry, seven people were killed and 18 were injured. Among the dead is a one-year-old girl, Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said. https://t.co/FvEXXhIuKs
⚡Russia claims rocket attack on Belgorod. Russian air defense allegedly shot down 14 rockets over Belgorod at around 12:30 p.m. local time, Russia's Defense Ministry claimed on Feb. 15. https://t.co/2zogXYF8RM
Russia Again Hammers Ukraine With Cruise and Ballistic Missiles, Killing at Least Four https://t.co/0xDiDF972X
Six people were reportedly killed in today’s attack on Belgorod, including a one-year-old girl, says the region’s governor. Another 17, including four children, were injured. Six people remain in critical condition. https://t.co/3wpdG40fFP
Movement of Russian missiles early this morning during the attack on Ukraine. https://t.co/tyvO9ROwWA
Lake-sized crater, broken windows, shattered roofs: aftermath of missile strike in Kyiv Oblast – photo https://t.co/4ycM8GAC6d
#Russia | Belgorod Governor Viacheslav Gladkov confirmed that at least five people died in a Ukrainian artillery attack on the city of Belgorod. https://t.co/IFfnSqoCEv
BREAKING: UKRAINE TARGET A SCHOOL KILL 1 CHILD AND MULTIPLE INJURIES IN BELGOROD https://t.co/eSf2ydzBLN
❗️An electricity substation in #Lviv was completely destroyed as a result of a Russian attack, local authorities reported. Another missile landed between residential buildings, resulting in glass shattering in 30 buildings. Vehicles parked nearby were damaged. 📷: Lviv RMA https://t.co/qNL6wMtql1
Russian authorities blamed Ukraine for the missile strike, with the Defense Ministry claiming to have “thwarted” the attack and shot down 14 missiles. https://t.co/SQjyLFxbSJ
Rocket attack by Russia on #Ukraine at 5 a.m. #Kyiv time on February 15, 2024. The map was created based on official information from the Ukrainian Air Force and OSINT sources. https://t.co/fnGuQachpU
Several dead in Ukrainian strike on Belgorod Details: https://t.co/DI9PWVDVvB https://t.co/5hhE2nzjzG
Ukraine is shelling civilians in Russia because they can’t make any headway against the RU military. Pathetic and cruel. https://t.co/deYopQ7UhX
⚡️ Russian Ministry of Defense: Ukraine targeted Belgorod Province with shells from “Vampire” missile launchers, and Russian air defenses shot down 14 shells. https://t.co/YvEZ5xkQ0g
⚡️Authorities: Russian shelling of Kherson kills woman. Russian forces struck Kherson in southern Ukraine on Feb. 15, killing a 70-year-old woman, the Kherson Oblast Military Administration reported.https://t.co/xURp6bAlRg
🚨🇷🇺BREAKING: 5 KILLED IN MISSILE ATTACK ON RUSSIA Missiles struck the Russian city of Belgorod, killing five and injuring 18. Belgorod governor: “According to preliminary data, five people were killed in Belgorod, including one child and another 18 people were injured, five… https://t.co/WclrHPuJ7V
Russia's Belgorod Hit In Air Strike, Shopping Centre Damaged: Report https://t.co/R06DRfEibp https://t.co/c6DxD077FP
Ukraine war: Attack on Belgorod shopping centre in Russia near border https://t.co/jDOttKYwbb
In #Belgorod, the death toll has risen to 5 people, including a child, said the head of the region Gladkov. https://t.co/ui6JI8tkDp
A shopping center in Russia's Belgorod Region damaged after shelling by the Ukrainian Armed Forces – media https://t.co/K8mpplLQJS
Russian cruise and ballistic missiles hit multiple areas of Ukraine, killing at least 4 https://t.co/W5UeGPDxK5
Russia’s Belgorod has come under rocket fire. According to local reports, there are deaths and injuries. https://t.co/bMWxLiPiEJ
February 15, 2024. Another missile attack by Russia on #Ukraine. https://t.co/79Lqel1i6j
⚠️ AT LEAST FOUR KILLED IN UKRAINIAN MISSILE STRIKE ON BELGOROD - RUSSIAN MEDIA (Reuters) At least four people were killed in a Ukrainian missile attack on Russia's southern city of Belgorod, Russian media reported on Thursday, posting video from the scene. Russia's…
Good morning Belgorod ☕ It's loud 🔊🙂 over the area today. Siren 📣 is on... !!! Four people were killed and seven were injured, one of their rockets hit a shopping center today... https://t.co/kLScgo0bzM
Footage of a shelled shopping center in Belgorod . According to local media, the death toll increased to 6, 10 people were injured. People were inside the shopping centre. UAF are doing in Belgorod what they did to Donetsk for a decade shelling and killing civilians. https://t.co/I1UjfDQeko
All missiles flying toward Kyiv destroyed https://t.co/iStWOXkTbD
❗️The number of wounded in #Zaporizhzhia as a result of Russian shelling has increased to six. One of the women is in serious condition, as reported by local authorities. 📷: Suspilne https://t.co/KA9gYsBufI
Belgorod under heavy shelling Residents of the city reports several hit shells, cars were damaged, a shopping center was also damaged. According to preliminary data, at least 10 people were injured, there are dead. The authorities have not officially commented on the… https://t.co/hHUTgHmx8O
🇺🇦🇷🇺‼️🚨Four people died, seven more were injured in a missile attack on Belgorod - 112 https://t.co/Fnf1L5H0ex
⚡️Update: 6 injured in Russian morning strike on Zaporizhzhia. Six people are known to have been injured in Russia's morning missile strike on Zaporizhzhia as of around 10 a.m. local time, Ivan Fedorov, the regional governor, said on Feb. 15.
#Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration reported that the number of wounded as a result of Russian shelling has increased to six. One of the women is in serious condition. 📷: Suspilne https://t.co/8nZtB7TMbv
#Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration reported that the number of wounded as a result of Russian shelling of has increased to six. One of the women is in serious condition. 📷: Suspilne https://t.co/IbfVeGo5Hc
Russia launches massive missile attack on Ukraine as Nato defence ministers meet in Brussels – Europe live https://t.co/Z1GWlUSt9B
Russia launched a series of missile strikes on the Zaporizhzhia, Lviv, Khmelnytskyi, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava and Ivano-Frankisvk oblasts in the early morning of Feb. 15, injuring at least nine people and damaging homes and civilian infrastructure. https://t.co/0bbmSzeDOj
The aftermath of Russian missile attack on Ukraine: homes, warehouse, schools were hit, seven people were injured. The Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down 13 missiles out of 26 at night, the Air Force reports. They didn't shoot down: - 4 cruise missiles X-101/X-555/X-55; - 5… https://t.co/3GUvZvM4i0 https://t.co/JsmI6kqXrJ
Kyiv Oblast, not far away from Bucha. We all heard this blast before the dawn this morning. https://t.co/ykbQmNNd6H
Overnight, the russian invaders attacked Ukraine with 26 cruise missiles and ballistic missiles. Ukrainian defenders shot down 13 missiles of various types: ◾️8 Kh-101 cruise missiles ◾️1 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missile ◾️2 Kalibr cruise missiles ◾️2 Kh-59 cruise missiles… https://t.co/RI9ZHXS1qN
The Russian army attacked #Kyiv with missiles of various types, the Kyiv Military Administration reported. Air defense forces destroyed all the missiles. There were no casualties or damage. #RussiaUkraineWar
This is reportedly a crater caused today by a Russian missile which was flying towards Kyiv, but hit a forest close to Ukraine's capital. Russian launch sites, Russian military industry, Russian military bases must be erased for peace. https://t.co/5IE7kCEmla
As a result of the #Russian attack in #Lviv, an infrastructure facility was hit, and residential buildings were damaged, Mayor Andriy Sadovyi said. According to him, more than 10 missiles were fired at the Lviv Oblast. Some of them were shot down by air defense forces.
The Ukrainian Air Force released official numbers on the Russian missile strike overnight. Shot down: 8/12 Kh101/555/55 air launched cruise missile 2/2 Kalibr cruise missile sea launched 1/6 Iskander-M / KN-23 ballistic 2/4 Kh-59 air launched cruise missile 0/2 S-300 ballistic https://t.co/s91jAXsYDm
Drones struck an oil depot in Russia’s Kursk region, causing three fuel tanks to catch fire. Over 160 people are working to put out the blaze. https://t.co/OvFXZjVFGJ
A huge hole in Bucha near Kyiv, where a Russian missile hit this morning. Russia continues terror against the civilian population of Ukraine https://t.co/H4oLEcvXhN