Russia Strikes Ukrainian Energy, Ports, and Infrastructure; Claims 646 Drones Downed

Russia conducted overnight strikes on energy facilities, ports, transport infrastructure, and a cargo ship in the Black Sea, while its defense ministry claimed to have intercepted and destroyed 646 Ukrainian drones over roughly 12 hours. The Russian Defense Ministry said the strikes targeted a road and rail bridge over the Dnipro River in Kyiv, used for moving troops and supplies to Ukrainian forces in Donbas, plus an electrical substation in Kyiv province and an industrial complex at the Izmail port in Odesa. It accused the cargo ship of transporting military equipment and dual-use goods to Odesa for Ukrainian forces, without detailing damage or casualties. The drone interceptions were reported across multiple Russian regions, including Belgorod, Kursk, and Crimea, as well as over the Black and Azov Seas. The attacks continue a pattern of mutual strikes, with Moscow focusing on infrastructure it links to Ukraine's military efforts.