According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian forces launched long-range missile strikes deep into Russian territory, hitting a Roscosmos space agency facility in the Samara region and an air base in the Nizhny Novgorod oblast. The strikes mark an escalation in Kyiv’s long-range campaign, occurring hundreds of kilometers from the border while intense fighting persists across multiple fronts.
Roscosmos Facility and Air Base Targeted Hundreds of Kilometers Inside Russia
Ukrainian forces struck the “Progress” center, a Roscosmos facility located roughly 900 kilometers from the Ukrainian border in the Samara region, according to statements from President Zelensky. The plant is active in producing electronic components. Zelensky called the operation “a good result” on social media, identifying the facility as one of the primary enterprises under the Roscosmos umbrella. Defense company Fire Point confirmed that its FP-5 Flamingo missiles were deployed for the strike against the aerospace and missile manufacturing hub. In the same wave of operations, Ukrainian long-range strikes hit the Savasleyka air base in the Nizhny Novgorod oblast, situated about 700 kilometers from Ukraine, where Russian missile launch positions are reportedly stationed.
Nighttime Drone Attacks Hit Moscow Region and Dnipropetrovsk
Air defense forces intercepted or neutralized eight unmanned aerial vehicles over the Moscow region during the night, according to regional governor Andrey Vorobyov, who was cited by the Tass news agency. The drones were downed over Domodedovo, Odintsovo, Ramenskoye, Chekhov, Shatura, and Voskresensk. An impact in a residential area in Shatura injured a 55-year-old woman and a 9-year-old child. Governor Vorobyov stated that the child is in critical condition and scheduled for transfer to the Leonid Roshal Pediatric Research and Clinical Center. Meanwhile, separate Russian drone strikes hit the Dnipropetrovsk region, killing a three-month-old infant in Marhanets during a raid on a multi-story residential building, according to Oleksandr Ganzha, the head of the regional military administration, as reported by Unian.
San Marino-Flagged Bulk Carrier Struck Off Novorossiysk
A bulk carrier flying the San Marino flag was struck by two drones on the morning of August 14 while operating off the Russian port of Novorossiysk, as reported by the San Marino Ship Register and San Marino Rtv. The vessel carried a 23-member multinational crew. Two Syrian sailors sustained injuries and received hospital treatment, though their conditions are not considered life-threatening. Crew members deployed emergency protocols to extinguish fires that broke out following the impacts. The ship subsequently departed under its own power toward Turkey, with arrival expected around midnight, where state flag inspectors and medical teams will conduct evaluations.
FAQ
What targets were hit in Russia during the recent Ukrainian strikes?
According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian forces hit the “Progress” center belonging to the Roscosmos space agency in the Samara region, about 900 kilometers from the border, and the Savasleyka air base in the Nizhny Novgorod oblast, located roughly 700 kilometers away.
What missiles did Ukraine use in the Samara and Nizhny Novgorod attacks?
Ukrainian forces used Flamingo missiles developed by the defense company Fire Point, which confirmed the deployment of its FP-5 models in the raid.
What happened to the San Marino-flagged ship near Novorossiysk?
A bulk carrier under the San Marino flag was hit by two drones on August 14 off the coast of Novorossiysk. Two Syrian crew members were injured and hospitalized, while the ship continued its voyage toward Turkey after crew members extinguished on-board fires.
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