The Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday that the Russian Armed Forces have disabled 118 military infrastructure facilities in Ukraine.

The ministry said 11 military airfields, 13 command posts and communication centers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, 14 S-300 and Osa anti-aircraft missile systems and 36 radar stations were among the facilities put out of order.

Russian Defense Minister, Sergei Shoigu had instructed Russia’s armed forces to “treat Ukrainian troops with respect” and create safety corridors for those servicemen who “have laid down their arms,” defense minister spokesman said.

On Thursday, Russian President, Vladimir Putin authorised “a special military operation” in Donbass, and Ukraine confirmed that military installations across the country were under attack.

Later in the day, the ministry reported 83 facilities were disabled.

In addition, more than 150 Ukrainian soldiers have laid down their arms and surrendered during Russia’s operation in Ukraine, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman, Igor Konashenkov said.

According to him, more than 150 soldiers laid down their arms and surrendered during the hostilities.

“In the area of the Zmiinyi Island, 82 Ukrainian servicemen laid down their arms and voluntarily surrendered to a unit of the Russian armed forces.

“At present, they are being asked to sign a refusal to participate in hostilities.

“They will be returned to their families soon,” Konashenkov said.