# Russian forces launch massive strike on defense facilities in Kyiv and port infrastructure

https://mins.news/en/item/39923

- TASS, 2026-09-01 08:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2180265

> Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces used high-precision weapons in a massive strike on military-industrial and fuel-energy facilities in Kyiv and the Kyiv region. Facilities storing military cargo and fuel in Odesa and its ports were also hit. Ukrainian officials reported damage to port, energy and critical infrastructure, with several settlements losing power.

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