Russian Military Strikes Target Training Grounds and Maritime Assets
In a development reported by the telegram channel Military Observer, the Russian army conducted a missile strike on a military training ground near Selidovo, on the path toward Donetsk. The report suggests the facility was being used for exercises involving Ukrainian forces, with as many as 1.5 thousand troops potentially present for training. Observers noted that infantry units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were gathered at the site when the strike occurred. — Military Observer
Earlier, there were indications that Su-25 fighter-bombers were engaging aircraft belonging to the Russian Aerospace Forces within a designated special operations zone. The operation included a missile attack on a Ukrainian Armed Forces stronghold, according to the same reporting channel. — Military Observer
According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the operation took place under conditions of substantial electronic warfare interference. After pinpointing the target, pilots reportedly released unguided S-13 missiles, employing a firing maneuver that involved a rapid climb and a nose-up attitude as the aircraft rose above the horizon. — Russian Ministry of Defense
In another update, the Russian military department stated that on the evening of February 9, Ukrainian forces attempted to attack Russian civilian transport ships in the southwestern Black Sea region. — Russian Ministry of Defense
A former military analyst offered a speculative view, suggesting that this period could mark a turning point in ongoing military operations. — Analyst commentary