A Ukrainian drone assault on a gunpowder manufacturing unit in Russia

Ukraine have launched airstrikes towards military-industrial and vitality amenities in Russia in latest months, hoping to cut back Russia’s capability to assault Ukrainian cities and seize new territory on the aspect of the japanese Ukraine.

A information supply from the Ukrainian protection ministry informed AFP information company that the assault was carried out utilizing explosive drones. One among them efficiently hit this army facility within the metropolis of Kotovsk, Tambov area, which is positioned about 350 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.

The extent of harm and particulars of enemy casualties are nonetheless being assessed, the information supply stated.

One of many native media in Russia revealed a video of the incident, however AFP was unable to verify its authenticity.

The governor of Tambov area, Maksim Yegorov, stated earlier on the Telegram app that two drones have been reported within the area, however that each have been “destroyed” and didn’t trigger injury or casualties.

A information supply in Ukraine’s protection ministry stated the manufacturing unit produced ammunition and gunpowder for mild weapons and was topic to drone assaults in January and November final yr.