MOSCOW, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Russia carried out strikes on Ukraine's energy and military infrastructure across multiple regions, the country's defense ministry said Sunday.

In a statement, the ministry said the Russian army targeted an energy facility supporting Ukraine's military-industrial complex, a production workshop, and storage and launch sites for long-range drones. It also struck temporary deployment points for Ukrainian armed formations and foreign mercenaries in 159 areas.

The statement also said that Russian air defense systems intercepted two guided bombs, 31 rockets from the U.S.-made HIMARS multiple launch rocket system, and 68 fixed-wing drones. ■