Ukraine confirms strikes on workshops at Progress Rocket Space Centre and Aviakor plant in Russia's Samara Oblast

Ukraine's General Staff has reported that strikes on 15 August hit a production workshop at the Progress Rocket Space Centre and an aircraft maintenance workshop at the Aviakor plant in Samara, Russia.

Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Quote: "Analysis of additional data has confirmed that a production workshop for assembling engines for Soyuz-type launch vehicles and an aircraft maintenance workshop at the Aviakor plant were hit on 15 August 2026.

In addition, a fire covering an area of approximately 5,000 sq m was recorded as a result of the strike on the Progress Rocket Space Centre in Samara, Samara Oblast, Russia."

Details: The General Staff also noted that the Progress Rocket Space Centre is one of the key facilities in Russia's rocket and space industry and is involved in the production of the Soyuz family of launch vehicles.

According to the Ukrainian military, the facility's products are used, among other things, to put spacecraft into orbit and deploy Russian satellite communications constellations for the benefit of the Russian military.

The General Staff said that striking such facilities reduces Russia's military and technological capabilities.

Background: On the night of 14-15 August, users on social media said there had been explosions and strikes during an attack on Samara, with the Progress Rocket Space Centre possibly among the targets.

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