Drones attacked the Tambov Powder Plant in Kotovsk, one of Russia's largest producers of small arms powder and artillery ammunition, which reportedly increased production by 34% since the start of the full-scale invasion.
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The Tambov Powder Plant is one of Russia's largest producers of small arms powder and artillery ammunition
The company increased production by 34% after the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Since January 2023, Tambov Powder Plant has been part of the Rostec state corporation
Ukrainian drones attacked the Tambov Gunpowder Plant in Kotovsk, Tambov Oblast, Russia
Results of the attack on the Tambov Gunpowder Plant are still being confirmed
Ukrainian media claimed an attack on the Tambov powder factory in Kotovsk occurred on January 19, 2024.
Kyiv Post sources state that the Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) was behind the strike on the Tambov factory.
On January 19, 2024, GUR drones attacked the Tambov Powder Plant, with one drone exploding near a mixing workshop
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