Military · Sunday, 16 August 2026
Ukraine says it hit Russian rocket centre linked to Starlink-style network
Ukraine reported successful long-range strikes against a Russian military airfield and a rocket production facility in the Samara region.
TL;DR
Kyiv stated that cruise missiles struck the Progress rocket center, which produces launch vehicles for Russia's 'Rassvet' satellite internet network, while local Russian officials confirmed localized industrial damage. The strike targets Russia's efforts to develop a sovereign satellite internet capability, which is seen as a strategic counter to the battlefield advantage provided by Starlink.
Reuters15 Aug, 13:18 BST
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