Ukrainian Defense Forces attacked the Sverdlov plant in Dzerzhinsk, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast.
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On Oct. 20, Ukrainian Defense Forces attacked... the Sverdlov plant in Dzerzhinsk, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast during which explosions and air defense activity was observed.
Ukrainian one-way attack UAVs attacked the Sverdlov Plant in Dzerzhynsk, Nizhny Novgorod region - a producer of artillery shells, air bombs including KABs
The plant is designated by the EU and US as its products are used in Russia's war effort in Ukraine
The plant produces explosives, missiles and artillery shells, aviation bombs including KABs, warheads for cumulative anti-tank guided missiles and for anti-aircraft missile systems
The plant is located 900 km from the Ukrainian border
Ukraine attacked Russia's largest explosives plant (Sverdlov Plant) in Dzerzhinsk, Nizhny Novgorod region with drones overnight on Oct 20.
Ukrainian drones attacked the Sverdlov plant in Dzerzhinsk, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. The plant is one of Russia's largest explosives manufacturing facilities located 900 km from the Ukrainian border.
Explosions occurred around 4 a.m. local time, and a column of thick smoke appeared over the facility.
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