Ukraine hits space communications centre in Moscow and bridge near Zaporizhzhia

Ukraine's defence forces have struck a number of Russian military facilities, including a space communications centre in Moscow.

Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook

Quote: "In particular, the Dubna space communications centre in Moscow Oblast has been struck. Large-scale smoke is observed at the facility. Damage to the Russians is being assessed."

Details: The Dubna space communications centre is located in the north of Moscow. It is one of the centres that supports the operation of satellite communications and television and radio broadcasting channels.

The General Staff also reported that in recent days Ukrainian forces struck a UAV operator training ground as well as UAV ground control stations in occupied territories. "In addition, the enemy's command and observation posts in the area of Ilok-Penkovka in Russia's Belgorod Oblast have been struck," the statement reads.

The General Staff also reported a strike on a road bridge in the area of Vasylivka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. "A strike on the infrastructure of the Kavkaz port in Russia's Krasnodar Krai and two vehicle ferries on 21 June has been confirmed," the statement reads.

Background:

• On 21 June, the Russians reported the closure of the Crimean Bridge, and information appeared on social media about explosions in Crimea and fires following strikes in Kerch.
• President Volodymyr Zelenskyy subsequently reported strikes on facilities in Russia's Krasnodar Krai and in occupied Kerch.

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