“Ukrainian forces successfully struck the Russian NIP-16 space tracking and communication center in Vitino, Crimea” (near Yevpatoria)
Kyiv Independent reports:
“Explosions were reported in Yevpatoria in occupied Crimea around 10 p.m. on June 23, according to the news outlet Suspilne Crimea, which cited residents.
One resident described hearing two powerful explosions that shook the windows, as well as the sound of sirens throughout the city, Suspilne Crimea reported.
Yevpatoria is a resort city in western Crimea, located north of Sevastopol.”
Newsweek reported a previous strike on 22 Dec 2023:
“Ukraine struck Russia’s Center for Long-Range Space Communications in the village of Vitino in the Saky region using Storm Shadow missiles…
…”Full name of the center: 40th separate command and measuring complex as part of the Main Test Space Center named after G. S. Titov of the Aerospace Forces of the Russian Federation,” ASTRA said.
The center is one of three complexes that make up Russia’s Yevpatoria Center for Deep Space Communications, which supports manned and robotic space missions.”