Zelensky hints at more strikes targeting Russian infrastructure

WorldPolitics
15 Aug 2026 • 10:37 PM MYT
The Independent
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Zelensky hints at more strikes targeting Russian infrastructure

  • Ukraine struck a Russian rocket and space centre in Samara using flamingo missiles as well as the Savasleyka military airfield, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
  • The deep strikes, located about 900 kilometres from the Ukrainian border, targeted facilities supporting Russia's satellite internet network and bases hosting attack aircraft.
  • Italian and Turkish Nato fighter jets were scrambled after a drone entered Latvian airspace during the Ukrainian attacks.
  • President Zelensky signalled that Kyiv plans to expand strategic strikes on Russian oil refineries and naval operations in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov.
  • Kremlin officials rejected peace proposals aimed at freezing the current frontline, insisting any conflict resolution must occur strictly on Moscow's terms.

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