Feb 21 • 12:28 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania 15min

Ukraine attacked an important industrial zone deep in Russia with drones

A drone strike by Ukraine in Udmurtia, Russia, resulted in 11 injuries and damage to a significant defense facility.

A drone attack attributed to Ukraine in the Russian republic of Udmurtia has caused injuries to 11 individuals, three of whom required hospitalization, according to local health official Sergejus Baginas. The governor of Udmurtia, Aleksandras Brečalovas, reported on Telegram that 'Ukrainian drones attacked one of the republic's facilities,' although he did not disclose the specific location or provide additional details regarding the incident.

Unofficial Russian news source Astra reported that the strike targeted the Votkinsk Machine Engineering Plant, a major state defense enterprise known for its production of Iskander ballistic missiles. This facility is situated over 1.4 kilometers from Ukraine and is capable of manufacturing intercontinental ballistic missiles designed to carry nuclear warheads. Although the governor confirmed the attack and the injuries, details on the extent of the damage to the facility remain unclear.

As of now, Ukrainian officials have not commented on the attack. This incident marks a notable escalation in the ongoing conflict, underlining the reach of Ukraine's drone capabilities as they target critical infrastructure within Russian territory, which could imply both strategic military objectives and retaliatory measures in the ongoing war between the two nations.

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