Ukraine Strikes Moscow Satellite Center in '40-Day Operation' Campaign

Ukraine conducted another drone attack on Moscow on the 30th (local time), with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirming strikes on the Dubna satellite communications center in Moscow Oblast. The attack is part of Zelenskyy's announced '40-day operation' aimed at pressuring Russia amid its energy crisis and achieving an end to the war. The Dubna satellite center, located approximately 500 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, serves as an advanced rear communications facility used for Russian military intelligence gathering.

Ukraine Strikes Dubna Satellite Center for Second Time in One Week

President Zelenskyy announced on the 30th that Ukrainian forces hit the Dubna satellite communications center in Moscow Oblast. This marked the second attack on the facility, following a previous strike on the 22nd. The Dubna center functions as a sophisticated rear communications hub used by Russian forces for intelligence collection operations.

Drone Attack in Yegorievsk Kills Infant

A Ukrainian long-range drone struck a residential building in Yegorievsk, southeast of Moscow. The attack caused a fire that collapsed the house. Four family members were rescued from the debris, but a 6-month-old baby died in the incident.

Fuel Rationing Triggers Conflicts at Russian Gas Stations

Fuel shortages have led to gasoline rationing in some Russian regions. Long lines at gas stations have resulted in arguments, physical altercations, and illegal hoarding as residents compete for limited fuel supplies. The rationing follows Ukraine's intensified targeting of Russian energy infrastructure as part of the '40-day operation' announced by President Zelenskyy.

FAQ

What did Ukraine attack in Moscow on the 30th? Ukraine attacked the Dubna satellite communications center in Moscow Oblast on the 30th (local time). President Zelenskyy confirmed the strike, which targeted a facility located approximately 500 kilometers from the Ukrainian border that is used for Russian military intelligence gathering.

Why did Ukraine announce a '40-day operation'? President Zelenskyy announced the '40-day operation' to pressure Russia amid its energy crisis and to achieve an end to the war. Since the announcement, Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russian energy facilities and military infrastructure, including repeated strikes on the Moscow region.