Russia says overnight strike hit Kyiv communications centre, energy facilities, Izmail port

Russia Strikes Kyiv Communications Hub, Energy Facilities, and Izmail Port

Overview of Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Infrastructure

MOSCOW, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Russia's defence ministry said on Wednesday Russian forces launched a massive overnight strike, hitting a communications centre in Ukraine's capital, energy facilities in the Kyiv region that support military production, and port infrastructure in Izmail.

List of Targets Hit by Russian Forces

Following is a list of the targets Russia said it hit:

Kyiv: Communications and Data Centre

• In Kyiv, Russia said it struck the De Novo data centre, which it described as a major internet traffic exchange hub supporting the Ukrainian armed forces.

Kyiv Region: Energy Facilities

Power Substations and Plants

• In the Kyiv region, Russia said it hit the Kyivska power substation near Nalyvaikivka, the Kyiv hydroelectric power plant in Vyshhorod, the Trypilska thermal power plant and an energy storage facility in Horenychi.

Military-Industrial Sector Support

• Moscow said the facilities supplied electricity to Ukraine's military-industrial sector and military sites in and around Kyiv.

Odesa Region: Port Infrastructure

• In the Odesa region, Russia said it struck an industrial complex at the port of Izmail used to receive, store and transport military cargo and fuel for the Ukrainian military.

Black Sea: Maritime Targets

• Russia also said it hit a dry cargo vessel in the northwestern Black Sea that was allegedly carrying military equipment and dual-use goods to the port of Odesa.

Verification and Reporting

• Reuters could not immediately verify the reports independently.

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Thomas Derpinghaus and Andrew Heavens)