UAV event in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Chaplyne area, Ukraine on Thu 19th February 2026

19th February 2026

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Overnight, Russia once again attacked eastern Dnipropetrovsk Oblast with Geran-2 drones. At least 7 strikes were carried out on the towns of Dmytrivka, Vasylkivka, and Mykolaivka, while another ~2 drones struck targets in the town of Chaplyne and the village of Olefirivka. The video shows one of the strikes on Vasylkivka.

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Dnipropetrovsk Oblast ( Chaplyne area )

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