Ukraine Strikes Votkinsk Missile Plant in Deep Russia
Strike hit Votkinsk plant that makes Iskander and ICBM rockets; officials reported 11 wounded and a factory fire.
Overview
Ukrainian forces struck an industrial site in Russia's Udmurt Republic on Saturday, the General Staff said, identifying the target as the Votkinsk Plant and saying FP-5 "Flamingo" cruise missiles caused a fire.
The Votkinsk factory, more than 870 miles (1,400 kilometers) from Ukraine, produces Iskander ballistic missiles and nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles, according to unofficial Russian reports.
Regional head Alexander Brechalov and health minister Sergei Bagin said the facility was attacked by drones and that 11 people were wounded, three of whom were hospitalized, in Telegram posts.
Ukraine said Russia attacked it overnight into Saturday with 120 drones and one ballistic missile, shooting down 106 drones while a missile and 13 drones struck targets in 11 locations, the air force said.
The strike came days after U.S.-brokered talks between Moscow and Kyiv ended Wednesday with no breakthrough, and the General Staff said the results of the Votkinsk strike are being clarified.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources report this story neutrally: they attribute claims to Ukrainian General Staff, regional Russian officials and unofficial Telegram channels, use cautious verbs ('said','reported'), flag unverified claims ('did not cite examples') and provide context (plant's missile production, recent peace talks) rather than adopting evaluative language or privileging one narrative.
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FAQ
The Votkinsk Plant produces Iskander-M ballistic missiles (9M723), RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles, RS-24 Yars-S and Yars-M variants, RSM-56 Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missiles, and Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missiles.
Ukrainian forces used FP-5 'Flamingo' cruise missiles to strike the Votkinsk Plant, as confirmed by Ukraine's General Staff and OSINT sources.
The strike caused a fire at the plant, damaged workshops No. 22 and 36, and resulted in 11 people wounded, with three hospitalized, according to Russian regional authorities.
The Votkinsk Plant is located approximately 1,300 kilometers (about 870 miles) from the Ukrainian border in Russia's Udmurt Republic.
Yes, the plant expanded its workforce by 2,500, built new facilities, imported machinery from China, and significantly increased output, producing nearly three times more Iskander-M missiles in 2024 compared to 2023.
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