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Ukraine hits Russian ships and aircraft in Crimea and destroys Tornado-S in Zaporizhzhia

Feb 22nd 2026

On Feb. 21 Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff said its forces struck two Russian border patrol ships near Sevastopol, two Be-12 Chayka aircraft at Yevpatoria, and a Tornado-S multiple launch rocket system in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

  • The General Staff announced the strikes on Feb. 21 and said final damage assessments are ongoing.
  • Two Project 22460 Rubin class border patrol ships were hit near Sevastopol, with the delivery method not confirmed.
  • Two Be-12 Chayka anti-submarine amphibious aircraft were struck at the Yevpatoria Aviation Repair Plant.
  • Ukrainian forces destroyed a Tornado-S multiple launch rocket system in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
  • Ukrainian officials said Tornado-S systems can reach about 120 kilometers and have been used to strike frontline Ukrainian cities.