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Ukrainian drones struck the Kupol Electromechanical Plant in Izhevsk, Udmurt Republic, marking the first reported drone attack in the republic.

Izhevsk, Udmurt Republic
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Unknown drones struck the Kupol Electromechanical Plant producing Tor air defense systems, radars, and components

This is the first time Russian authorities reported drone crashes in the Udmurt Republic

The plant also produces drones according to local residents

Kyiv Post → Source tone: likely

Ukrainian forces struck a defense industrial factory in the Udmurt Republic for the first time on the morning of November 17.

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Unidentified UAVs attacked the Izhevsk Kupol Electromechanical Plant in Russia, which is a producer of Tor anti-aircraft missile systems, as well as radars and certain components.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Previous Ukrainian drone strike on Nov 17, 2024 damaged Tor missile production equipment

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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:56:36.956Z

Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-november-17-2024