Direct hit: Ukraine's drone forces strike oil depot in Crimea
Unmanned Systems Forces strike an oil depot in Crimea (photo: Russian media)
Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a Russian long-range rocket system Tornado-S and an oil depot in the occupied Crimea, according to the Unmanned Systems Forces.
Read also: Russian HIMARS analog destroyed by Ukrainian Drone Forces - video
Tornado-S destroyed, oil depot hit
Operators of the 1st Separate Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF), in coordination with the Deep Strike Center, struck a 9K515 Tornado-S MLRS—a long-range 300 mm multiple launch rocket—capable of hitting targets up to 120 km away.
In addition, a strike hit an oil depot in the village of Hvardiiske in the Simferopol district.
The facility is strategically important as it supplies fuel to Russian forces on the peninsula. Damage to the depot reduces the enemy troops' mobility.
Operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces carried out strikes against the enemy’s long-range capabilities.
— Unmanned Systems Forces (@usf_army) February 21, 2026
Operators of the @1uas_army , in coordination with the Deep Strike Center of the USF Grouping, struck a 9K515 “Tornado-S” MLRS — a long-range 300 mm multiple launch rocket… pic.twitter.com/AsqAdbii4h
Unmanned Systems Forces' stance
The unit emphasizes continued strikes on key Russian targets stressed that operations targeting critical enemy infrastructure will continue.
"The Unmanned Systems Forces are systematically dismantling the military organizational system of the Russian army. Step by step, USF fighters are disrupting the enemy's logistics," the grouping said.
They also noted that destroying long-range systems directly "reduces the enemy capability to conduct offensive operations."
Successful USF's operations, strikes on Russian rear positions
The Unmanned Systems Forces regularly deliver impactful strikes on strategic enemy targets. Recently, Ukrainian drones destroyed Russian patrol boats and aircraft, demonstrating their effectiveness against Russia's naval and air assets.
Ukrainian Flamingo missiles have also hit a factory producing intercontinental ballistic weapons.
Previously, USF struck a major Russian export terminal located near the port of Taman in the Krasnodar Krai.
Another notable achievement included destroying over 50 enemy vehicles in a single night. Experts highlight that the rapid development of drone technology allows Ukraine to strike faster than Russia can mobilize new resources.
