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Ukraine Strikes Russian Rocket Center, Airfield, and Oil Terminal in Drone Attacks
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Norway /Conflict & Security

Ukraine Strikes Russian Rocket Center, Airfield, and Oil Terminal in Drone Attacks

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ukraine launched drone attacks targeting a Russian rocket and space center in Samara and a military airfield in Savasleyka.
  • The governor of the Samara region reported "massive attacks" on air defenses.
  • A Russian oil export terminal in Ust-Luga, near the Estonian border, was also hit and damaged, confirmed by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.

Ukraine has conducted drone strikes against multiple targets within Russia, including a significant rocket and space center and a military airfield, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The attacks reportedly hit the Progress Rocket Space Center in the Samara region and the Savasleyka military airfield.

Samara Governor Ivan Noskov described the events as "massive attacks" on the region's air defenses. The strikes underscore Ukraine's expanding reach in targeting Russian military and industrial infrastructure.

In a separate incident, a Russian oil export terminal located in Ust-Luga, in the Leningrad region and close to the Estonian border, was also targeted. Firefighters battled flames at the facility, which is a key hub for Russian oil exports. President Zelenskyy confirmed that an oil facility at Ust-Luga had been struck and damaged, though he provided no further specifics on the extent of the damage or the weapon used.

These coordinated strikes demonstrate Ukraine's continued efforts to disrupt Russian military capabilities and economic assets, even as the conflict persists. The targeting of the Samara region, deep within Russia, highlights the increasing effectiveness of Ukrainian long-range strike operations.

Ukraine has hit a Russian rocket and space center in the Russian region of Samara. Ukraine has also attacked the Savasleyka military airfield.

โ€” Volodymyr ZelenskyyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the drone strikes in a Telegram post.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.