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Ukraine says it has struck Russian rocket and space centre
euronews.com • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian forces struck the Progress Rocket and Space Centre in Russia's Samara region using FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles, targeting a key Roscosmos facility involved in space launch vehicle production and electronics manufacturing.
- Additional Ukrainian strikes hit the Savasleyka air base in Nizhny Novgorod, home to MiG-31K jets carrying Kinzhal ballistic missiles, and an oil facility in Ust-Luga near the Estonian border.
- The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed fires at the targeted sites and highlighted the strategic importance of the Progress centre for launching Russian military and reconnaissance satellites.
- Ukraine continues a campaign of long-range strikes deep inside Russia to degrade its military capabilities and economy, focusing heavily on energy infrastructure to induce fuel shortages.
- Russian forces launched 152 drones and loitering munitions against Ukraine overnight, with air defenses neutralizing 124, while Russian attacks in multiple Ukrainian regions caused numerous civilian casualties, including children.
