Ukrainian authorities report strike on rocket and space center in Samara region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a statement on Saturday regarding a military operation on Russian territory. According to him, Ukrainian forces carried out a strike on the Progress rocket and space center, which is located in the Samara region.
The Progress enterprise is one of the key facilities in the Russian rocket and space industry. The plant specializes in the production of launch vehicles used for launching spacecraft and also fulfills important state defense orders.
At this time, official representatives of the Russian authorities and the Russian Ministry of Defense have not provided detailed comments on the extent of the damage or the consequences of this incident. Information regarding casualties or destruction on the enterprise's premises is being verified.
The situation remains tense, as such attacks on industrial infrastructure facilities are occurring against the backdrop of the ongoing armed conflict. Experts continue to monitor the development of events and official reports from the agencies of both sides.