# Russia strikes energy and transport infrastructure used by Ukrainian forces

https://mins.news/en/item/38743

- TASS, 2026-08-31 13:14 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2179895

> Russia’s Defense Ministry says Russian forces struck Ukrainian energy, transport and military logistics facilities, along with ammunition, fuel and equipment depots and sites hosting Ukrainian formations and foreign mercenaries, over the past 24 hours. It also reported intercepting 766 Ukrainian drones and seven guided bombs, and estimated Ukrainian losses at about 1,375 troops.

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