Russia cloaks launch schedule after spaceport falls in Ukraine's sights

Russian officials and local reports say Plesetsk Cosmodrome faced repeated attempted drone attacks in recent months.

The threats reportedly led to temporary internet restrictions and tighter secrecy around launch schedules.

The launches were tied to Russia’s new Rassvet communications constellation, built by Bureau 1440 as a Starlink-like network.

The episode underscores wartime pressure on Russian space infrastructure as Moscow expands military-relevant satellite capabilities.