Ukraine updates damage report after space center strike near Moscow
Photo: Ukraine's General Staff provided further details on the results of the strike on the space communications center near Moscow (Getty Images)
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a series of significant damages was recorded following an attack by Ukrainian drones on the Dubna Space Communications Center (SCC) in the Moscow Region on June 22.
Further analysis of the data confirmed that the 32-meter MARK-IV antenna, used for satellite communications, was hit, as was a technical building adjacent to the antenna.
In addition, damage to the Main Production and Administrative (Hardware and Software) Building has been confirmed, with partial destruction of one of its walls.
This building houses the central communications equipment room, Ground Control Complex equipment, and the Central Control Room for the satellite network.
The facility in Dubna is the largest ground-based satellite communications complex in Russia.
The center is used for military communications and to control satellite transponders employed by the Russian Ministry of Defense for communications, reconnaissance, and troop coordination.
Strike on Space Communications Center
On the night of June 22, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Dubna Space Communications Center in the Moscow Region, the “Kavkaz” port in the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation, and enemy logistics facilities.
Following the strike, extensive smoke was observed on the grounds of the Space Communications Center.
