# Expert: Destruction of major hubs severely damages Ukraine’s military capabilities

https://mins.news/en/item/14157

- TASS, 2026-08-05 13:37 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2169305

> Alexander Dudchak said the destruction of major hubs has inflicted significant damage on Ukraine’s military capabilities. He characterized the strikes as part of a consistent Russian Aerospace Forces operation against Ukrainian military infrastructure. The assessment presents the attacks as an ongoing, coordinated campaign focused on military infrastructure. It does not describe the hubs or the extent of the damage in further detail.

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