Explosions were heard overnight in Chuvash Republic: Russian defence plant has been attacked. VIDEO+PHOTOS

On the night of 4 May, a series of explosions was heard in Cheboksary, Russia; the target was believed to be a factory producing navigation modules for Russian military equipment.

This was reported by Censor.NET, citing Russian media.

According to local residents, a distinctive rumbling was initially heard in several areas of the city, followed by explosions and flashes seen in the sky. Prior to this, a missile alert was declared in the city and air raid sirens were sounded.

It is also reported that a column of smoke rose above one of the districts, which may indicate that the target was hit.

According to preliminary data, an FP-5 ‘Flamingo’ missile may have struck the "VNIIR-PROGRESS" JSC plant. Information regarding the extent of the damage and the consequences is being clarified.

There are also reports of damage to a shopping centre in the south of the city caused by falling "high-precision debris" (facade and glazing).

What is known about the plant?

"VNIIR-Progress" JSC is a Russian enterprise in Cheboksary (Chuvash Republic) specialising in radio electronics, navigation systems, automation and dual-use/military components. The plant is part of a critically important segment of the Russian defence industry. It is not merely an industrial enterprise, but one of the key production hubs for navigation and anti-electronic warfare electronics for modern Russian weapons, making it a strategic target in the war.

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