Ukraine’s General Staff Confirms Strike on Russian Space Communications Hub in Dubna

Strike on the Russian Federation’s Space Communications Center

According to Главком: On June 26, 2026, Ukraine’s General Staff of the Armed Forces confirmed a successful attack on a Russian space communications facility located in Dubna, Moscow Oblast. The strike hit the main technical building, large antenna arrays, and a tower equipped with parabolic dishes. This facility is operated by Russia’s Ministry of Defense for communications, intelligence, and troop coordination.

Earlier, on June 22, 2026, a separate attack damaged a 32-meter Mark-IV antenna and an adjacent technical structure, along with partially destroying one wall of the main administrative and production building. A second drone strike followed on June 30, 2026, targeting the same center again. That same day, Moscow Oblast experienced a large-scale drone assault, signaling an intensification of combat operations in the region.

Timeline of Attacks

• June 22, 2026 - A 32-meter Mark-IV antenna and the main building were hit.
• June 26, 2026 - Confirmed damage to the primary technical building, antennas, and tower.
• June 30, 2026 - A follow-up drone strike on the Dubna space communications center, part of a massive drone wave across Moscow Oblast.

This series of strikes on the Dubna space communications hub underscores its strategic importance in the ongoing conflict. Targeting such critical infrastructure can significantly impair Russia’s military effectiveness, which relies heavily on secure communications and coordination. The repeated attacks also reflect an escalation in hostilities, as both sides increasingly vie for control over key assets that support military operations.

The recent strikes on the Dubna facility are part of a broader strategy targeting critical communication hubs. For more insights into this ongoing campaign, including details on Ukraine's recent attack on Russia's largest satellite communication center, see our coverage here.