Ukraine attacks Russian air base and rocket plant in Samara region
Summary
Ukraine launched a large attack on Russia’s Samara region, hitting a rocket plant and an air base far from the front lines. Ukrainian President Zelensky said the strikes used domestically made missiles and aimed to affect Russian military industries. Russia reported shooting down many Ukrainian drones and confirmed some damage and injuries from the attack.Key Facts
- Ukraine attacked industrial sites in Russia’s Samara region on August 15, 2026.
- The targets included the Progress Center, a rocket and electronics plant linked to the Russian space agency Roscosmos.
- Ukraine also hit the Savasleyka air base, around 700 km from the war front.
- Ukrainian missiles called Flamingo were used for the strikes, which are longer-range than usual.
- Russia said it intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones over several regions and seas.
- Two civilians, including a child, were injured in a Ukrainian drone attack near Moscow.
- A Russian strike in southeastern Ukraine killed a baby and wounded 11 people.
- Ukraine destroyed most of the 152 drones Russia launched over its territory on the same day.
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