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Ukraine Strikes Russian Space Center Deep Inside Russia
15 Aug
Summary
- Ukraine launched missiles at a Roscosmos space agency production facility.
- The attack targeted the Progress Rocket and Space Center in Samara.
- The strike is part of ongoing attacks on Russian military infrastructure.
Ukraine has continued its campaign of striking military and related infrastructure situated deep within Russian territory. In a significant development, missiles impacted a production unit belonging to the Roscosmos space agency. The targeted facility was identified as the Progress Rocket and Space Center.
This center is located in the Samara region, a considerable distance of some 900 kilometers from Ukraine's border. The attack, utilizing Flamingo missiles, underscores Ukraine's increasing reach and its strategic focus on disrupting key Russian military assets. The operation is part of an ongoing series of strikes aimed at degrading Russia's war-making capabilities.
