Russia-Ukraine War Enters 1,455th Day of Ongoing Conflict

February 18, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine War Enters 1,455th Day of Ongoing Conflict

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Update: Day 1,455

On February 18, Ukraine’s General Staff reported that its military forces targeted the Ilsky oil refinery located in Russia’s Krasnodar region. The attack resulted in a fire at the facility.

Details of the incident are as follows:

The Ilsky oil refinery is situated in the Krasnodar region of Russia. On February 18, Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed that its forces had launched an operation against this location. As a result, a fire broke out at the refinery.

No further information on the circumstances surrounding the attack or the extent of any damage caused has been released by Ukraine’s General Staff.

Source: Al Jazeera