Ukraine Hits Russian Rocket Plant and Air Base in New Strike

Ukrainian forces struck industrial infrastructure in Russia’s Samara region on Saturday, according to local authorities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the attack, saying the targets included a rocket plant and an air base. The strike marks another escalation in Ukraine’s campaign against military-related facilities deep inside Russian territory. Samara, located roughly 1,000 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, is a key industrial hub for Russia’s defense sector. Local officials did not immediately report casualties or the extent of the damage. Zelensky did not provide further details on the weapons used or the operational outcome. The attack follows a series of Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on Russian logistics and production sites in recent weeks, as Kyiv seeks to disrupt Moscow’s military supply chains.