Ukraine Strikes Major Russian Rocket Factory with Cruise Missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine struck the Progress Rocket Space Center in Russia's Samara region using ground-launched cruise missiles. The Progress Center is a key enterprise within Roscosmos, involved in electronics production and assembly of the Soyuz-2 vehicle and Soyuz-5 rocket. The facility also builds military satellites. Zelenskyy stated that 'Flamingo missiles were used. A good achievement. ' The attack occurred deep within Russia, approximately 900 km from the Ukrainian border. The Samara Oblast is home to Russia's most important manufacturer of rockets, with the Progress Center being a crucial part of this operation. The impact of this attack on Russia's rocket production capabilities remains to be seen.