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Ukraine Strikes Key Russian Drone Facility Over 1,000 km From Border

Kyiv confirms damage to UAV assembly plant in Tatarstan, as Russia reports intercepting a drone and suspends local airport operations.

Remains of a Shahed drone an exhibition showing remains of missiles and drones that Russia used to attack Kyiv on May 12, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Russian air defenses were seen struggling to down an aircraft-like drone over Yelabuga on Wednesday.

Overview

  • Ukraine's Armed Forces targeted the Elabuga UAV production facility in Tatarstan, damaging the final assembly shop and causing explosions.
  • The strike marks a significant escalation in Ukraine's long-range drone campaign, reaching over 1,000 km inside Russian territory.
  • Russia's Ministry of Defense claimed to have intercepted a drone in the region and suspended flights at Kazan and Nizhnekamsk airports as a precaution.
  • The Elabuga facility produces around 300 drones daily, including Shahed and Geranium-2 models, and is central to Russia's UAV operations.
  • Ukrainian officials framed the attack as a justified response to Russian aggression and the use of drones against Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure.