Russian 'West' group strikes Ukrainian positions

The Russian 'West' group of forces has reported conducting fire damage on Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) formations on April 16, 2026. The strikes targeted areas near the settlements of Shiykovka, Chervony Oskol, Kutkovka, Krasny Liman, and Svyatogorsk. Russian military sources claim the attacks destroyed enemy personnel and equipment. The operations are part of ongoing efforts to degrade Ukrainian defensive positions across the front.