Ukrainian drones target Russian defence plant in Udmurtia
Ukrainian drones attacked a facility in Izhevsk, the capital of Udmurtia, more than 1,250 kilometres from the Ukrainian border, where Russian air defence systems are produced. This is the first such attack in this region.
18 Nov 2024 | updated: 18 November 2024 12:55
The attack by Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles on military facilities in Russia occurred overnight from Saturday to Sunday. The drones reportedly hit the production hall of the plant in Izhevsk, the capital of Udmurtia, more than 1,250 kilometres from the Ukrainian border—reports Defence Express.
Izhevsk is renowned for producing weapons and military equipment, including the world-famous AK-47 automatic rifles.
Personnel evacuated
According to reports, one person was injured as a result of the attack. It was an employee.
The Head of the Republic of Udmurtia, Aleksandr Brechalov, reported receiving notification of the explosion on Lenin Street, where the plant is located and where, among other things, air defence systems are manufactured.
"Windows were smashed at the factory, but no severe damage occurred. Personnel were evacuated. Unfortunately, one person was injured and is currently hospitalised in moderate condition," Brechalov stated, adding that the injured worker suffered a head injury.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Centre for Counteracting Disinformation, also conveyed information about the attack, as quoted by the Espreso portal. The portal reported that unidentified drones attacked the Kupol electromechanical plants in Izhevsk, Russia, where Tor anti-aircraft systems and radar components are produced.
Novaya Gazeta reports that Russian drones are also among the products manufactured at the Kupol defence plants. It was indicated that this was the first recorded drone attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Udmurtia.
