💥 Attack

Ukrainian Defence Intelligence targeted the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant in Lipetsk region, which is used by Russia for military purposes.

Lipetsk, Lipetsk
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Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

One of the targets was the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant, which is used by Russia for military purposes.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

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

Kyiv Post → Source tone: likely

Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) kamikaze drones attacked military facilities in the Lipetsk, Belgorod, and Voronezh regions of Russia

Kyiv Post → Source tone: likely

UAV targets included the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant and a nearby tractor plant – both facilities used by Russia for military manufacturing

UNIAN → Source tone: likely

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.

UNIAN → Source tone: likely

Local residents heard explosions and air defense activity near the targeted facilities. Explosions were also reported around 3 AM local time in Voronezh Oblast.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:17:08.231Z

Source story: 3875759-diu-drones-attacked-military-facilities-in-three-regions-of-russia-last-night-source