KYIV — Ukraine has carried out a missile strike on a Russian factory that produces ballistic missiles, targeting a facility in the remote Udmurtia region, according to Ukraine’s General Staff.
The plant, located in the city of Votkinsk about 1,400 kilometers east of Moscow, manufactures missiles such as the short-range Iskander and the intercontinental Topol-M. Ukrainian officials said the attack was conducted using domestically produced, ground-launched Flamingo cruise missiles. The strike reportedly caused a fire at the site.
Earlier, Udmurtia’s regional governor, Alexander Brechalov, confirmed that a location in the region had been attacked overnight by drones, resulting in damage and injuries, though he did not provide specific details.
Following the incident, flights were temporarily suspended at the airport in Izhevsk, the region’s main city, as well as at airports in nearby areas, according to Russia’s civil aviation authority. Residents in Votkinsk reportedly heard multiple explosions and the sound of drones overhead.
Russia has frequently used ballistic missiles alongside drone strikes to target Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, especially during winter. In response, Ukraine has increasingly focused on hitting military and energy facilities inside Russia, arguing that disrupting weapons production and fuel supplies is crucial as the war approaches its fifth year.
