Ukrainian drones struck the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant (NLMK), one of Russia's largest metallurgical facilities, causing large explosions and a major fire. The plant serves the Russian military-industrial complex and produces materials for missiles, artillery, drones, and other weapons.
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Ukrainian drones struck the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant (NLMK), causing powerful explosions and a large-scale fire.
The plant is one of the largest in Russia and works for the military-industrial complex, fulfilling government orders.
Raw materials from the plant are used to manufacture Russian missiles, artillery, and drones.
Explosions occurred at a metallurgical plant in Lipetsk, Russia, on the night of 23-24 February, and a large-scale fire broke out.
According to unconfirmed information from the security services, the fire was caused by a UAV crash.
A steel plant in Lipetsk, Russia was targeted in a Ukrainian drone strike on Feb. 24 that caused a massive fire at the facility
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