In a significant escalation of hostilities, Russian forces carried out a large-scale missile attack on Kostiantynivka, in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, causing widespread destruction. The attack, which utilized S-300 ballistic missiles, resulted in the complete destruction of the Kostiantynivka Central Station, a railway station with historical significance, opened in 1872. The assault also damaged numerous buildings, including private houses, apartment buildings, three schools, and a church. According to local authorities and Ukraine's state-owned railway company Ukrzaliznytsia, the attack injured one civilian. In a separate but related incident, a Russian A-50 U AWACS aircraft was downed due to a malfunction of its IFF (friend/foe) system, marking a significant loss for Russian military capabilities. The aircraft, crucial in coordinating missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, was hit by a Russian missile from a Taganrog SAM after attempting to intercept an incoming Ukrainian S-200 missile.
Russian troops launched a guided bomb, damaging a railway station and neighboring apartments in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka https://t.co/ofiasWg4bh https://t.co/VkKYqNZCj4
Ukrainian authorities in the Donetsk region said a Russian guided bomb hit the Kostiantynivka railway station, damaging its main building and surrounding apartment blocks https://t.co/ofiasWgC0P https://t.co/UGgOy1G9Fk
Another Russian attack on civilian infrastructure. Today, Kostyantynivka train station was destroyed. It was at this station that I first arrived in the Donbas 14 years ago. I traveled to/from here 100+ times since. After Russia's 2014 invasion, it became final eastern rail stop. https://t.co/hUsQYhpNet
Russia launched a missile attack on the city of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, injuring one person and damaging dozens of buildings, including three schools and a church. https://t.co/xxbtl9qFsO
I remember passing Kostiantynivka railway station countless times, as a child and as an adult. Today it was destroyed by Russia. Another memory of my home region erased. https://t.co/ZOBE30Tr2U
⚡️ Russian attack destroys Kostiantynivka Central Station in Donetsk Oblast. A Russian overnight attack completely destroyed the Kostiantynivka Central Station in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine's state-owned railway company Ukrzaliznytsia reported on Feb. 25. https://t.co/4uzn7ZfqfE
❗️Overnight, the Russians launched a large-scale attack on Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, deploying S-300 missiles, resulting in the destruction of numerous buildings, including a train station and a church. One civilian was injured, the local authorities reported. 📹: Radio… https://t.co/tDVoF866bd
Missiles today completely destroyed the railway station 🚉 in Kostyantynivka in eastern Ukraine. They also hit a school serving as a shelter. Yet another reminder that Russia is a terrorist state. And seize the $300 billion in Russian assets for rebuilding. https://t.co/oIJr9XTIdt
Russians destroyed the railway station building in Kostyantynivka, Donetsk oblast. According to preliminary information, the attack was carried out with S-300 missiles. Source: National Police https://t.co/6U2YmptQbt
Tonight, Russia bombed the railway station in Kostiantynivka. With Avdiivka fallen due to ammo shortages, civilians in neighboring cities face imminent danger. https://t.co/nJL3nZjmZ6
Kostyantynivka (Donbas). The local famous railway stastion is now ruined by Russia. https://t.co/oozyMnEHUp
🤬 Russia shelled Kostyantynivka at night, destroyed the railway station... https://t.co/A1GCEs33XR
"The capabilities of the Russian aviation are reduced by the fact that special equipment such as the A-50 and its crew are destroyed. But they are still able to plan further strikes on Ukrainian land. The more we destroy such planes, the further away aircraft dependant on their… https://t.co/NCkBJoMRGB
Today, the enemy destroyed the railway station in Kostyantynivka in Donetsk region. A woman was injured. The building is completely destroyed. https://t.co/H8n7vHJyXo
Russian strike last night destroyed a Konstantynyvka Railway Station building in Donetsk Oblast, opened in 1872. https://t.co/IUR6d499Pi
Russia destroys an S-300 anti air system of the Armed Forces of Ukraine These systems are extremely precious for Kiev This is a devastating blow https://t.co/DEDC5paMeC
Russia launched a big missile attack on Konstiantynivka with S-300 ballistic missiles. It is reported that several private houses and apartment buildings are hit, as well as the railway station building and 2 more administrative buildings. https://t.co/iwQQBLXvIp
The aftermath of a missile strike on Kostyantynivka, Donetsk region Fire broke out at the site of the strike, and there is damage to the station and other buildings. According to regional military administration, one person was injured. https://t.co/rH4PYC8Z4B
🇷🇺🇺🇦🚨‼️ Destruction of another Patriot air defense system of the Ukrainian Army. The first hit was on the radar, and immediately after it the rocket smashed the launch pad, which was standing nearby, to pieces. https://t.co/OcCuArrCEe
REST IN PIECES: A Russian A-50 U AWACS was downed today. RU says it tried to shoot down an incoming Ukrainian S-200 missile with a Taganrog SAM, but its IFF (friend/foe) system failed, and the Russian missile locked on & hit the A-50, destroying it. https://t.co/kSaDoUuu3k https://t.co/8dYlLUBkwH
The Russian A-50 destroyed yesterday over Krasnodar was one of Russia's key tools in coordinating missile attacks on Ukrainian cities. Overall, a day of historic losses for the Russian military. https://t.co/GMKzabTeMA