Ukraine Strikes Roscosmos Space Facility in Samara
Ukraine successfully targeted a production unit of the Roscosmos space agency in Samara, Russia, on August 17, 2026. The strike, part of a broader campaign against Russian military-industrial infrastructure, utilized long-range drones to hit the facility located deep within Russian territory. President Zelenskyy confirmed the operation, emphasizing the strategic importance of degrading Russia's aerospace and missile production capabilities to reduce their offensive potential.