Ukrainian Defence Intelligence targeted the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant in Lipetsk region, which is used by Russia for military purposes.
Multiple high-reliability sources confirm the core facts of this event.
How we assess confidence →Entities
Source Reports
One of the targets was the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant, which is used by Russia for military purposes.
Ukrainian drones attacked a metallurgical plant and other facilities used for military purposes in Russia's Belgorod, Voronezh, and Lipetsk oblasts overnight on June 17
Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) kamikaze drones attacked military facilities in the Lipetsk, Belgorod, and Voronezh regions of Russia
UAV targets included the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant and a nearby tractor plant – both facilities used by Russia for military manufacturing
HUR strike drones attacked military facilities in Belgorod, Voronezh and Lipetsk oblasts of Russia overnight on June 17, 2024. Targets included the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant and a local tractor plant used for military purposes by Russia.
Local residents heard explosions and air defense activity near the targeted facilities. Explosions were also reported around 3 AM local time in Voronezh Oblast.
Share This Event
Know another source?
If you've seen this event covered by another news outlet, submit it for editorial review. Approved sources improve our confidence ratings.
This event is already verified. Additional sources further strengthen the record.
Extraction metadata
Extracted: 2026-07-18T17:04:31.466Z
Source story: 3875759-diu-drones-attacked-military-facilities-in-three-regions-of-russia-last-night-source