Moscow: Russia said its forces had carried out a series of strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure linked to the country's military-industrial complex. In a statement on Sunday, Russia's Ministry of Defense said its tactical aircraft, attack drones, missile forces, and artillery targeted facilities supplying energy to Ukrainian defense industries, as well as factories and storage sites used for drone production.

According to Qatar News Agency, the ministry also said Russian forces struck temporary deployment points of Ukrainian armed units in 159 locations. Moscow claimed the attacks resulted in Ukrainian losses of up to 1,280 personnel, along with significant damage to military equipment.

The Russian military further said its air defense systems shot down two guided aerial bombs, 31 HIMARS rockets, and 68 Ukrainian drones. Russia launched what it describes as a 'special military operation' in Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. Ukraine and its Western allies have characterized the action as a full-scale war. Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, there has so far been no breakthrough towards ending the conflict.