**Russian Attacks on Ukraine Kill 2, Injure 26 Civilians**
Over the past day, Russian attacks against Ukraine have resulted in two deaths and 26 injuries among civilians. The regional authorities reported this on February 18.
**Heavy Drone Attack by Russia**
Russia launched 176 drones from various cities in Russia and occupied Crimea at Ukraine overnight. According to Ukraine’s Air Force, these drones were shot down over several regions. In Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, Dnipropetrovsk, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Vinnytsia, Kirovohrad, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Kyiv oblasts, 103 drones were destroyed by Ukrainian air defense.
**Local Attacks**
In Donetsk Oblast, one person was killed and another injured in the city of Pokrovsk. In Illinivka village, one civilian suffered injuries. Two rescuers and two police officers were also injured in Kostiantynivka town.
**Old Man Killed in Zaporizhzhia Oblast**
In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, an 80-year-old man was killed in an artillery attack against the town of Orikhiv. His body was pulled from the rubble, as reported by the local military administration.
**Kherson Oblast and Dnipropetrovsk Oblast**
In Kherson Oblast, Russia targeted 32 settlements, including the regional center of Kherson. Eight people were injured as a result of these attacks. In Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Russian forces attacked the Nikopol district with drones and artillery, targeting the Chervonohryhoriv community and the town of Nikopol. Seven civilians were injured in this attack.
**Kharkiv Oblast**
In Kharkiv Oblast, three men suffered injuries after a Russian strike with an FPV drone in the village of Kutkivka. Another FPV drone strike injured a 38-year-old man in Prystin village.
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