This morning, Ukrainian FP-5 "Flamingo" cruise missiles struck the "Progress" Rocket Space Centre in the city of Samara.

At least two impacts were reported. This facility is reportedly linked to Russia's satellite constellation efforts (by producing rockets used to launch satellites into space), which have been ramped up since Starlink was cut off in February 2026.

This is the first successful Ukrainian Flamingo strike in nearly a month, after several unsuccessful attacks that saw all missiles being shot down by Russian air defence and aviation.

Drone figures for the day (15/8/2026):

The Ukrainian Air Force claims that Russia launched 152 Geran-2/3/4/5 and Gerbera drones, while the Russian Ministry of Defence claims that Ukraine launched at least 598 mid-to-long-range drones of various types.

Note: The Ukrainian Air Force claims only covers the 12 night hours, while the Russian MoD claims cover the full 24 hours.

Overnight, Russian Geran-2/4 drone(s) struck another Epicentr Shopping Centre in Zaporizhzhia City, resulting in a large fire breaking out.

The ruins of Kupyansk after 13 consecutive months of battles.

Ukraine attempted to attack Belgorod City with HIMARS rockets a short time ago.

Traces from air defence activity and interceptions were visible in the sky over the city.

Russian KAB glide-bombs destroyed another bridge over the Kazenyi Torets River in Slovyansk, this time a pedestrian bridge connecting the southern suburbs with the southeastern suburbs.

This is the third bridge to be struck in Slovyansk in recent weeks.