🎯 Ukraine Conducts First Drone Strike on Key Russian Arms Factory in Udmurtia
📍 A Ukrainian drone struck the Kupol factory in Izhevsk, Udmurtia, 1,500 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, on 17 November, reportedly damaging one of Russia’s major arms manufacturing hubs. This marks the first attack on the region and highlights Ukraine’s expanding long-range strike capabilities.
💥 The Kupol factory produces critical military systems, including Tor-M2E air defense platforms, UAVs, and components for nuclear plants. Since July 2023, it has been manufacturing Garpiya-A1 drones using Chinese components, aiding Russia’s invasion. Sanctioned by multiple countries, Kupol plays a central role in supplying weapons for Russian forces.
⚔️ This operation underscores Ukraine’s evolving drone warfare, effectively targeting Russia’s industrial heartland and diminishing its ability to sustain the war effort. It signals Kyiv’s strategic push to undermine Russian defense capabilities far from the frontlines.
📍 A Ukrainian drone struck the Kupol factory in Izhevsk, Udmurtia, 1,500 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, on 17 November, reportedly damaging one of Russia’s major arms manufacturing hubs. This marks the first attack on the region and highlights Ukraine’s expanding long-range strike capabilities.
💥 The Kupol factory produces critical military systems, including Tor-M2E air defense platforms, UAVs, and components for nuclear plants. Since July 2023, it has been manufacturing Garpiya-A1 drones using Chinese components, aiding Russia’s invasion. Sanctioned by multiple countries, Kupol plays a central role in supplying weapons for Russian forces.
⚔️ This operation underscores Ukraine’s evolving drone warfare, effectively targeting Russia’s industrial heartland and diminishing its ability to sustain the war effort. It signals Kyiv’s strategic push to undermine Russian defense capabilities far from the frontlines.