Russia hits 153 Ukrainian military-related sites, downs 70 drones

MOSCOW - Russian forces struck multiple Ukraine-linked military targets using operational-tactical aviation, strike drones, missiles and artillery over the past 24 hours, Russia's Defense Ministry said in a statement on Saturday.

The ministry added that Russian forces had targeted sites across 153 locations in Ukraine, including energy infrastructure facilities powering Ukraine's military-industrial complex, fuel depots, as well as temporary deployment hubs for Ukrainian military units and foreign mercenaries.

Meanwhile, Russian air defense systems shot down one Neptune long-range cruise missile and 70 drones.