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Ukraine's Defense Forces recently executed strategic strikes against key Russian military-industrial facilities, with notable hits on the 123rd Aircraft Repair Plant in Staraya Russa and Aviastar plant in Ulyanovsk. These operations disrupt aircraft production critical to Russia's military efforts. In Bryansk, missile strikes on the Kremniy El plant reflect ongoing tensions, emphasizing the vulnerabilities within Russia's defense infrastructure. Concurrently, Ukraine experiences significant domestic developments, with new defense plants constructed in the UK, signaling a robust strategic alliance and enhanced production capabilities to support ongoing defense needs.

What are the recent attacks on factories in Russia?

Recent reports highlight Ukraine's strategic strikes on Russian facilities such as the 123rd Aircraft Repair Plant and Aviastar manufacturing plant. These hits disrupt key military production operations within Russia's industrial complex, significantly impacting their aircraft repair and production capabilities.

How have Ukrainian forces targeted Russian factories?

Ukrainian forces have employed precision strikes, using both missile and drone technology, targeting critical Russian military-industrial sites. This includes the strategic 123rd Aircraft Repair Plant and Aviastar plant, aiming to disrupt military operations and logistics significantly.

What impact do these strikes have on the Russian military industry?

The targeted strikes on Russian factories, particularly those involved in military vehicle and aircraft production, severely hinder Russia's ability to maintain and enhance its military capabilities. These actions disrupt critical supply chains and production schedules crucial to the Russian defense sector.

What developments are happening in Ukraine's defense industry?

In response to ongoing conflicts, Ukraine has commenced operations of new defense plants in allied countries like the United Kingdom. These developments enhance Ukraine's production capabilities, ensuring a steady supply of defense equipment and fostering international collaborations for strategic defense advancements.

How has the conflict affected industrial operations in Ukraine and Russia?

The conflict has led to targeted strikes on significant industrial sites in both Ukraine and Russia, disrupting operations and production. In Ukraine, these strikes challenge existing infrastructure, prompting new strategic alliances and industry developments. In contrast, Russia faces critical disruptions to its military production capabilities.

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Russia is attempting to carry out acts of sabotage at arms factories in NATO countries, - media Russia is attempting to carry out acts of sabotage at arms factories in NATO countries, - media According to Western intelligence reports, Russia has launched a new wave of sabotage operations against European companies that manufacture weapons. 1 056 1 Previously in trend: Russian subversions in EU

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Drones attack Russia’s Voronezh region: chemical plant hit, fire breaks out. VIDEO Drones attack Russia’s Voronezh region: chemical plant hit, fire breaks out. VIDEO On Monday, 6 April, drones attacked Russia’s Voronezh region, resulting in a fire near one of the area’s largest chemical enterprises. 4 456 6

Ukraine’s Defence Forces strike aircraft repair plant in Russia’s Novgorod region – General Staff Ukraine’s Defence Forces strike aircraft repair plant in Russia’s Novgorod region – General Staff Units of Ukraine’s Defence Forces struck facilities of the 123rd Aircraft Repair Plant in the city of Staraya Russa (Novgorod region, Russia), where repair and modernisation of military transport aircraft are carried out. 2 991 6 Previously in trend: Striking Russia Strikes on Russian factories

Aviastar aircraft manufacturing plant hit in Russia’s Ulyanovsk region, General Staff says Aviastar aircraft manufacturing plant hit in Russia’s Ulyanovsk region, General Staff says Units of Ukraine’s Defence Forces struck the infrastructure of the Aviastar aircraft manufacturing plant near Ulyanovsk, which is part of Rostec and supports the production of Russia’s military transport aircraft. 3 546 11 Previously in trend: Striking Russia

SSU and NABU exposed management of defense plant in Dnipropetrovsk region for embezzling budget funds SSU and NABU exposed management of defense plant in Dnipropetrovsk region for embezzling budget funds The SSU and NABU counterintelligence services have uncovered yet another scheme involving the embezzlement of state funds allocated for defense contracts. As a result of joint efforts, the management of a strategic defense industry enterprise in the Dnipropetrovsk region has been exposed. 2 109 12 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds

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Strike on oil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod region: drones attacked Lukoil plant. VIDEO Strike on oil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod region: drones attacked Lukoil plant. VIDEO On the night of 5 October 2025, numerous explosions occurred in the city of Kstovo in the Nizhny Novgorod region of the Russian Federation. 11 764 20 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia

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Occupiers announced plan to build three factories in Mariupol, but they are only robbing industry - city council Occupiers announced plan to build three factories in Mariupol, but they are only robbing industry - city council Russian invaders have announced their intention to build three new enterprises in the temporarily occupied Mariupol. 10 960 5 Previously in trend: Occupation of Mariupol

Strela plant in Bryansk region, which is linked to Russian defence industry, has been attacked. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Strela plant in Bryansk region, which is linked to Russian defence industry, has been attacked. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Strela transformer manufacturing plant in the Bryansk region of Russia, whose partners include leading Russian defence companies, was attacked. 6 661 5 Previously in trend: UAV attacks on Russia

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More than 20 explosions occurred: SSU drones hit Promsyntez plant in Russia, which produces explosives. VIDEO More than 20 explosions occurred: SSU drones hit Promsyntez plant in Russia, which produces explosives. VIDEO At night, SSU attack drones attacked the Promsyntez plant in Chapayevsk, Samara Region. This plant is one of the leading producers of industrial explosives (ammonal, ammonite, granulite) in Russia and the CIS. 10 751 40 Previously in trend: SSU drone attack on Russian factories

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Rheinmetall will build four plants for production of weapons in Ukraine, one of them is already working - General Director Papperger Rheinmetall will build four plants for production of weapons in Ukraine, one of them is already working - General Director Papperger The first plant of the Rheinmetall defense concern is already operating in Ukraine, the second is on the way. In total, the concern plans to build four plants for the production of weapons in Ukraine. 6 064 27

One of largest microelectronics manufacturers in Russia announces suspension of operations after UAV attack One of largest microelectronics manufacturers in Russia announces suspension of operations after UAV attack The Kremniy EL microelectronics plant in Bryansk, Russia, has announced that it has suspended operations after an alleged drone attack. 5 879 13

Factory producing T-80BVM tanks and "Solntsepek" MLRS is on fire in Omsk, Russia. VIDEO Factory producing T-80BVM tanks and "Solntsepek" MLRS is on fire in Omsk, Russia. VIDEO In Omsk, Russia, the "Omsktransmash" defence industry plant, which produces tanks and Solntsepek MLRS, caught fire. 14 454 22 Previously in trend: War

Explosion occurs at petrochemical plant in Bashkiria, Russia. VIDEO Explosion occurs at petrochemical plant in Bashkiria, Russia. VIDEO An explosion has occurred at a petrochemical plant in Bashkiria, Russia. A fire broke out. 10 892 11

Defence company producing electronics for missiles is on fire in Yekaterinburg, Russia. VIDEO Defence company producing electronics for missiles is on fire in Yekaterinburg, Russia. VIDEO An automation research and development company caught fire in Yekaterinburg, Russia. This company creates control systems for space rockets. 11 172 31

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Russia’s only plant for production of self-propelled artillery systems is on fire. VIDEO Russia’s only plant for production of self-propelled artillery systems is on fire. VIDEO A fire broke out at the "Uraltransmash" plant in Yekaterinburg, Russia. 15 164 28 Previously in trend: War

Invaders transfer workshops of factories in TOT to Russian military-industrial complexes - NRC Invaders transfer workshops of factories in TOT to Russian military-industrial complexes - NRC The Russian invaders are transferring the workshops of the seized factories in the temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories to the enterprises of the Russian military-industrial complex. 1 626 3

Explosion at arms factory in Poland: Tusk says authorities see no foreign trace in incident Explosion at arms factory in Poland: Tusk says authorities see no foreign trace in incident The Polish authorities currently see no evidence of the involvement of ‘external forces’ in the explosion at the Mesko arms factory in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. 2 819 18

Explosion occurs at ammunition factory in Poland: one person is killed Explosion occurs at ammunition factory in Poland: one person is killed On 10 June, an explosion and fire broke out at the Mesko plant, which produces ammunition, in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship in southern Poland. 4 990 15

German UAV manufacturer Quantum-Systems to open another plant in Ukraine German UAV manufacturer Quantum-Systems to open another plant in Ukraine German drone manufacturer Quantum-Systems is to open another drone production facility in Ukraine with a capacity of up to 1,000 UAVs per year. 4 226 28

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