Ukraine strikes major Russian rocket factory with cruise missiles
Summary
Ukraine launched cruise missiles deep into Russia and hit the Progress Rocket Space Center in Samara, a major Russian rocket factory. The attack targeted a key facility that produces Soyuz rockets used for both military and space missions.Key Facts
- Ukraine struck the Progress Rocket Space Center in Samara, about 900 km from Ukraine’s border.
- The Progress Center is a major factory for Russia’s Soyuz-2 and Soyuz-5 rockets.
- Soyuz-2 rockets are used for many purposes, including Russian crewed missions to the International Space Station.
- Ukraine used FP-5 “Flamingo” missiles for the attack, which can travel thousands of kilometers.
- The Progress facility also works on military satellites and rocket electronics.
- Damage to this factory could seriously disrupt Russia’s space launches and military satellite production.
- Russia’s demand for Soyuz rockets already exceeds the factory’s production capacity by 30–50 percent for 2027–2030.
- The Soyuz rockets remain Russia’s main launcher as older rockets are retired and newer models are not yet fully operational.
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