Ukraine Hits Dubna Space Communications Center Again as Russia Says 419 Drones Were Downed
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Updated · Kyiv Independent · Jun 30
Ukraine Hits Dubna Space Communications Center Again as Russia Says 419 Drones Were Downed
3 articles · Updated · Kyiv Independent · Jun 30
Summary
Zelensky said Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Dubna Space Communications Center on June 30, the second confirmed hit on the Moscow Oblast facility in eight days.
The site, about 500 kilometers from Ukraine’s border, supports Russian military communications, intelligence and coordination of occupation forces, and Zelensky cast the attack as part of Ukraine’s long-range “sanctions” campaign.
Zelensky said Ukraine had also recently hit four similar satellite communications centers in the Moscow and Vladimir regions and was preparing more strikes on such military facilities.
Russian officials said an overnight drone wave killed a 6-month-old baby and injured two others in Yegoryevsk, while Moscow’s mayor said air defenses intercepted 61 drones approaching the capital.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said it shot down 419 Ukrainian drones over Russia and occupied Crimea, underscoring the widening scale of Kyiv’s deep-strike campaign.
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Ukrainian Drones Hit Russia’s Largest Satellite Hub: The June 2026 Dubna Strikes and Their Strategic Impact
Overview
In June 2026, Ukraine escalated its long-range drone campaign by striking the Dubna Space Communications Center, Russia’s largest satellite ground hub near Moscow, on both June 22 and June 30. These attacks caused visible damage and smoke, as confirmed by satellite imagery and Russia’s General Staff. The strikes highlight Ukraine’s growing ability to hit critical military and energy infrastructure deep inside Russia, disrupting command and communications networks. This evolving strategy not only challenges Russia’s air defenses but also signals a shift in modern warfare, where unmanned aerial vehicles target vital assets far from the front lines.