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Ukrainian missile strike damages Russian-linked space center
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First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 5:32 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 5:02 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Satellite imagery shows damage at a Russian space center supporting a Starlink rival after a Ukrainian missile strike. The facility is linked to Russia’s effort to develop an alternative satellite communications system.
SO WHAT?
The strike indicates that space and satellite communications infrastructure connected to the Russia-Ukraine war is becoming a target, potentially affecting military communications capabilities.
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