Ukraine Strikes at Key Industrial Site Deep Inside Russia
kyiv, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian drones struck an industrial site in the heart of Russia on Saturday that a Russian news channel said was a major state-owned missile factory.
The attack took place in the Russian Republic of Udmurtia, leaving 11 injured, three of whom were hospitalized, according to a message posted on Telegram by Sergei Bagin, the local health minister.
“One of the republic’s facilities was attacked by drones” launched by Ukraine, regional head Alexander Brechalov said in another Telegram message. He added that the strike caused injuries and damage, but did not name the site or give further details.
An unofficial Russian news channel on Telegram, Astra, said the strike targeted the Votkinsk Machine-Building Plant, a major state defense enterprise. Astra said its claim was based on an analysis of footage filmed by residents.
There was no immediate comment from Ukrainian authorities.
The Votkinsk plant, located more than 1,400 kilometers from Ukraine, produces Iskander ballistic missiles, often used in strikes against the country, as well as nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Other Russian news channels published videos and photos, which they said came from Votkinsk residents, showing black smoke rising from an industrial site and blown out windows of buildings.
Another unofficial Russian Telegram channel, SHOT, which often cites contacts within the security services, said residents of Votkinsk reported hearing at least three explosions during the night, as well as what they thought was the buzzing of drones.
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