Russia's Defense Ministry Claims It Destroyed A Ukrainian Neptune Launcher
Iskander ballistic missiles and Geran-4 Seeker drones reportedly hit the launcher's transporter-loader vehicle too, near Rybakovka in Mykolaiv Oblast.
- Russia's Ministry of Defense posted the claim to its Telegram channel on July 18, 2026.
- Named weapons: the Iskander operational-tactical missile system and a Geran-4 Seeker attack drone.
- Targets: the Neptune launcher and its transporter-loader vehicle, near Rybakovka in Mykolaiv Oblast.
Why it matters: One uncorroborated Telegram post is now the entire record of this strike.
Russian Ministry of Defense (Telegram, mod_russia) ↗ · Jul 18, 20267/18/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check