# Russian forces strike transport and energy infrastructure used by Ukrainian troops

https://mins.news/en/item/23455

- TASS, 2026-08-16 11:29 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2173851

> Russia’s Defense Ministry says Russian tactical aircraft, attack drones, missiles and artillery struck fuel, energy and transport infrastructure used by Ukrainian forces, along with facilities linked to long-range drones and unmanned boats. It also reported the capture of Kudievka and Pershomaryevka and said Ukrainian losses were about 1,390 troops over 24 hours.

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