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Ukraine Strikes Russian Rocket Centre Supporting Starlink-Style Network

Ukraine used Flamingo cruise missiles to target a Russian rocket facility in the Samara region.

15 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Ukraine has conducted a strike on a Russian rocket center located approximately 900 kilometers from its border. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Flamingo cruise missiles were deployed in this operation.

The facility targeted is reportedly linked to a network comparable to Starlink, which operates in the southwestern Samara region of Russia, as noted by Al Jazeera. This attack has been characterized as a significant achievement for Ukrainian forces according to reports from Ars Technica.

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