Ukraine attacks Russian air base and rocket plant in Samara region

Ukraine ⁠struck industrial infrastructure in Russia's Samara region on Saturday, local authorities said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the attack, saying a rocket plant and air base were hit.

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Ukraine attacks Russian air base and rocket plant in Samara region

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