# Russian forces striking strategic targets in Ukraine, Gerasimov says

https://mins.news/en/item/103742

- TASS, 2026-10-16 21:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2203371

> Gerasimov told Putin that Russian forces are striking strategic targets used by Ukraine’s military, including key bridges, railway facilities and data centers. He said the strikes destroyed 76 logistics centers and warehouses, 203 port facilities and 93 vessels carrying military cargo to Ukraine, and halted operations at its main Black Sea ports.

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