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Ukraine hit infrastructure at Russian missile launch site, military says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 5, 2026
2 min readLast updated: February 5, 2026
Tags:infrastructure
Quick Summary
Ukraine's military successfully struck a Russian missile launch site, causing significant damage and evacuations at Kapustin Yar.
Ukraine Conducts Successful Strikes on Russian Missile Launch Site
Overview of Ukrainian Military Actions
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Ukraine's military said on Thursday it had carried out a series of "successful" strikes in January on a launch site for Russian intermediate-range ballistic missiles.
Details of the Strikes
Ukraine's General Staff said some buildings were damaged to varying degrees, one hangar was "significantly" damaged and some personnel were evacuated from the Kapustin Yar test range near the Caspian Sea. Its statement did not provide the dates of the attacks.
Response to Russian Missile Launch
The strikes had hit a complex of hangar-type buildings used for the pre-launch preparation of intermediate-range and intercontinental ballistic missiles, the General Staff said on the Telegram messaging app.
International Reactions
In January, the Ukrainian air force said Russia had fired a hypersonic Oreshnik missile from the Kapustin Yar site. The General Staff's statement did not mention that missile.
Russia fired the Oreshnik, which is capable of carrying nuclear warheads, at a target in western Ukraine in January, in response to what it described as an attempted Ukrainian drone strike on one of President Vladimir Putin's residences.
Ukraine and Western countries have dismissed Russia's account of the alleged attempted strike.
Ukraine's military added that it used its long-range capabilities to carry out the strikes, including the Ukrainian-made Flamingo missile. Reuters could not immediately verify the statement independently.
(Reporting by Anna Pruchnicka; Editing by Daniel Flynn)
Key Takeaways
- •Ukraine's military targeted a Russian missile launch site.
- •The strikes were described as 'successful' by Ukraine.
- •Significant damage was reported at the Kapustin Yar test range.
- •The Ukrainian-made Flamingo missile was used in the attack.
- •Personnel were evacuated from the damaged site.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ukraine hit infrastructure at Russian missile launch site, military says
1What is a ballistic missile?
A ballistic missile is a weapon that is launched into the air and follows a ballistic trajectory to deliver a payload to a predetermined target.
2What is military infrastructure?
Military infrastructure refers to the physical structures and facilities used by armed forces, including bases, command centers, and weapon storage sites.
3What is long-range capability in military terms?
Long-range capability refers to the ability of military forces to strike targets at significant distances from their launch point, often using advanced weapon systems.
