Ukraine strikes Russia’s key missile plant in Udmurt
Summary
Ukraine struck a key missile production plant in Russia's Udmurt region using domestically developed Flamingo missiles, causing damage and operational suspensions. This followed a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine, which Kyiv reportedly intercepted. Talks mediated by the US between Russia and Ukraine ended without progress.
Key Points
- Ukrainian forces struck the Votkinsk Machine Building Plant in Russia's Udmurt region, a key ballistic missile production facility.
- The strike employed domestically developed Flamingo missiles and caused significant damage with smoke and shattered windows reported.
- Russian authorities temporarily suspended operations at multiple airports in the region after the attack.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported intercepting 25 of 29 Russian missiles during a massive attack involving nearly 400 drones, with nine people injured in Ukraine.
