Russia Launches 143 Drone Strikes on Kyiv Region

On February 16, the Russian army targeted the Kyiv region with UAVs, causing damage to private homes but no civilian casualties, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces successfully detected and destroyed a new Russian electronic warfare complex, highlighting ongoing combat developments. The movement of attack drones has been reported across several Ukrainian regions, indicating active hostilities. Additionally, two Russian drones crashed in Moldova during an attack on Ukraine's Danube port, raising security concerns for the Moldovan government. President Maia Sandu condemned the violations of Moldovan airspace, emphasizing the threat posed by Russia's military actions. Moldova's foreign ministry has taken steps to address these incursions, including summoning Russian diplomats and terminating cultural agreements.