On the night of February 22–23, 2026, units of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces carried out successful drone strikes against Russian military targets in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. In occupied Crimea, a concentration area of a missile battalion from the 15th Separate Coastal Missile Brigade of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet was struck. The unit is equipped with the Bastion coastal defense missile system. In occupied Donetsk Oblast, near the settlement of Nyzhnia Krynka, a Russian ammunition depot belonging to the “Yug” (South) grouping of forces was hit. Additionally, a logistics and materiel warehouse was struck near Velyka Novosilka. According to reports, FP-2 drones were used in the operation.
Mass unrest has shaken Mexico amid escalating clashes between federal forces and militants of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). In Jalisco, intense fighting has halted public transport, blocked major highways, and disrupted airport operations. Reports say CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes was killed in a security operation — a major blow to the cartel. In response, militants set vehicles on fire and reportedly deployed FPV drones during confrontations. The operation is ongoing, with fears of further escalation.
On February 22, 2026, Pakistan launched a series of high-intensity airstrikes inside Afghanistan, targeting what it described as militant infrastructure. According to reports, the strikes hit locations in Paktika, Barmal, Nangarhar, and Khugyani districts. Local Afghan sources say the operation was the largest of its kind in the area and resulted in significant casualties. Pakistani officials stated that the targets included Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Al-Qaeda, and Islamic State militants. The situation remains fluid as further details continue to emerge.
A Ukrainian machine gunner aboard a Mi-8 helicopter shot down seven Russian Shahed-136 drones during a combat sortie on the southern front. While operating in active combat conditions, the crew engaged multiple incoming loitering munitions, successfully intercepting and destroying all seven targets mid-air. The action reduced the immediate aerial threat and demonstrated effective airborne counter-drone capabilities.
A Russian soldier was killed by the jet stream of an FPV munition, despite being more than ten meters away from the point of impact. The explosive force and directed blast effect proved lethal even at a distance, underscoring the destructive power and precision of FPV strike systems on the battlefield.
Border guard UAV operators of the “Hart” Brigade on the South-Slobozhanskyi axis destroyed an enemy ammunition depot. Aerial reconnaissance detected activity near a hangar close to the border. Strike drones flew directly into the structure and hit an enemy truck inside. A powerful explosion confirmed that the vehicle was loaded with ammunition prepared for future assault operations. The strike disrupted the enemy’s logistics and prevented the use of the stored munitions.
In freezing conditions, soldiers of the brigade’s 1st Mechanized Battalion crossed the Oskil River in the Kharkiv region on their way to positions. The river crossing was carried out despite icy water and difficult weather, demonstrating endurance and determination as the troops moved toward their assigned objectives.
Artillery, FPV drones, and heavy bomber units of the 33rd and 1st Assault Regiments dismantled a Russian assault group consisting of 17 troops near the village of Dobropillia in the Huliaipole direction. The group dismounted from a single ZIL truck before being detected and engaged. Coordinated strikes prevented the unit from advancing and neutralized the threat shortly after deployment. The operation highlights effective reconnaissance and rapid fire coordination against attempted assault movements.
Special forces of the SBU Special Operations Center “Alpha” continue targeting the enemy beyond the frontline, carrying out a series of precision night strikes against key elements of Russian military infrastructure in the rear, including 4 headquarters and command posts, 3 personnel deployment sites (including Russian FSB special forces units), 1 UAV production facility, 2 fuel and lubricant depots, 2 UAV launch positions, 1 ammunition warehouse, 1 logistics hub, 4 command and observation posts, and other military facilities; striking these targets significantly complicates the enemy’s command and control, logistics, and preparation for future offensives, while the night operation was conducted using “FP-2” unmanned aerial systems produced by Fire Point and equipped with 105 kg warheads, ensuring high operational effectiveness.
