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Ukraine's military strikes Russian satellite communications site in Moscow region

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on June 22, 2026

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· Last updated: June 22, 2026

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Ukraine Targets Russian Satellite Communications Centre Near Moscow in Drone Attack

Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russian Satellite Communications Facility

June 22 (Reuters) - Ukraine's military has struck Russia's Dubna satellite communications centre in the Moscow region, the Ukrainian military's General Staff said on Monday.

Russian Response to the Attack

Russia's sate-run TASS news agency said later on Monday that the centre "had come under a massive drone attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and television broadcasting and communications had not been affected".

Impact on Operations

"Measures are being taken to deal with the aftermath. No staff at the Space Communications Centre were injured," TASS said citing the centre's parent organisation Space Communications, Russia's largest state operator of space communications.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Anna Pruchnicka; Additional reporting from Moscow; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukraine targeted a strategic space‐communications facility in Dubna—underscoring Kyiv’s expanding reach into Russia’s space infrastructure.
  • Russia’s official response minimized the impact, stating no damage to broadcasting or communications and that no personnel were hurt.
  • This strike fits a broader pattern of Ukraine targeting Russian space and satellite infrastructure, including prior drone attacks on space communications sites and military space facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What site did Ukraine's military strike in Russia?
Ukraine's military struck the Dubna satellite communications centre in the Moscow region.
Was television broadcasting affected by the attack?
No, television broadcasting and communications were not affected by the drone attack, according to Russian sources.
Were there any injuries reported at the Space Communications Centre?
No staff at the centre were injured in the attack.
Who reported on the incident?
The incident was reported by Ukraine's military General Staff and Russia's state-run TASS news agency.
What measures were taken after the drone attack?
Measures are being taken to deal with the aftermath of the attack, as stated by Russian authorities.

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