15 August 2026 12:32

Zelenskyy confirmed that a Roscosmos facility in Samara, Russia, was struck by “Flamingo” missiles

On the night of Friday, August 15, Ukrainian forces carried out a series of long-range strikes against strategic targets within the Russian Federation. In particular, one of the key facilities within Roscosmos – the Progress Center in the Samara Region – was hit.

This was announced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

According to the head of state, Ukrainian “Flamingo” missiles were used to strike the “Progress” rocket and space center in Samara. The facility, located about 900 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, was involved in the production of electronics for the Russian defense industry.

What is known about the “Progress” Rocket and Space Center

JSC “Progress Rocket and Space Center” in Samara, Russia, is one of the key enterprises in the Russian rocket and space industry. The plant specializes in the development and serial production of launch vehicles of the “Soyuz” family (in particular, the extensively modernized “Soyuz-2.1b” version), as well as the production of reconnaissance satellites, Earth observation satellites, and scientific space platforms.

The enterprise plays a strategic role in meeting Russia’s military space needs. Its current capabilities allow it to launch military satellites and spacecraft from the “Rassvet” project – the Russian counterpart to the Starlink system – into orbit. Since 2022, Russia has conducted 6 to 8 launches of “Soyuz-2.1b” rockets annually to carry out defense and special missions.

In addition, Ukraine’s “long-range sanctions” have reached several more of the enemy’s military-industrial and infrastructure sites:

The “Savasleika” airfield (about 700 km from the Ukrainian border) – a base for Russian missile launchers used to strike Ukrainian cities and villages.
The oil facility in Ust-Luga (over 800 km from the border) – the necessary damage was confirmed within the settlement.

Zelenskyy emphasized that the plan to strike Russia’s strategic infrastructure is being carried out.

Peace is needed, and this must be visible to Russia – through concrete damage to specific targets. Our plan for far-reaching sanctions against Russia for this war is being carried out, and it is important that Russia’s war potential be reduced
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine

As a reminder, on the night of August 15, the Russians reported a strike on the “Savasleika” military airfield in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, where MiG-31K fighters – carriers of “Kinzhal” aeroballistic missiles – are based. Explosions were also heard in Samara.

15 August 2026 12:32

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