By Reuters Aug. 15, 2026 Footage purporting to show a fire caused by a Ukrainian missile strike. Telegram/ExileNovaPlus Ukraine struck industrial infrastructure in Russia's Samara region on Saturday, local authorities said. Ivan Noskov, head of the regional capital Samara, said air defences had repelled a "massive attack" but the city's industrial infrastructure sustained localized damage, without giving further details about which facility was affected. Footage released by the Ukrainian defense manufacturer Fire Point, which manufactures Flamingo missiles, showed two missiles being launched ahead of the attack. An analysis by the Telegram channel ASTRA suggested the struck facility could be Aviakor aircraft manufacturing plant or the Progress Rocket and Space Center. The Moscow Times has not independently confirmed this assessment. Ukraine has previously targeted the southwestern region's Syzran oil refinery on the Volga River as part of its campaign to strike energy infrastructure and pressure Russia to end the more than four-year conflict. Read more about: Ukraine war , Samara Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more 3 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strikes Across Russia A deadly attack in the Samara region came days after an oil refinery in the area was reportedly forced to halt operations due to previous strikes. 1 Min read Ukrainian Drones Target Rosneft Refinery in Samara – Reports Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air defenses intercepted 118 Ukrainian drones, including 18 over the southern Samara region. 1 Min read Ukrainian Drones Strike Industrial Site in Russia’s Samara Region Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council spokesman Andriy Kovalenko said the attack targeted the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery. 1 Min read Ukrainian Drones Strike Oil Facilities in Southern Russia Russia’s Defense Ministry said it downed 18 drones overnight across six regions, including Rostov and Samara. 1 Min read
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Analytical center for drone use established within Battlegroup East, ministry says
• What happened: An analytical center for drone use has been established within Battlegroup East by the Russian Defense Ministry to enhance the operational depl...