Ukraine Targets Key Russian Rocket Facility Amid Ongoing Conflict

In a significant escalation, Ukraine has confirmed a strike on the Progress Rocket Space Center, a pivotal site for Russia’s space program, located in the Samara region. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the attack via social media, stating that ground-launched Flamingo missiles were employed.

The Progress Center is crucial for the assembly of the Soyuz-2 rocket, which plays a vital role in both civil and military aerospace endeavors, including missions to the International Space Station. As Ukraine seeks to disrupt Russian military capabilities, the impact on Soyuz production could be severe.

While the exact extent of the damage remains unclear, reports suggest a building housing avionics was struck. The FP-5 missiles used in the operation, developed by Ukraine's Fire Point defense group, have a long range and have previously targeted strategic military assets.

Source: arstechnica.com