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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

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: uncertain

Unknown drones attacked the Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant Kupol in Russia, where Russia produces Tor air defense systems as well as radars and other components

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

The factory produces air defense systems, radars, and other equipment for the Russian military

UNIAN → Source tone: likely

Ukrainian drones attacked a military factory workshop in Izhevsk, specifically building No. 14, located over 1,250 km from the Ukrainian border.

UNIAN → Source tone: uncertain

The attack likely involved the A-22 "Flying Fox" convertible UAV from Aeropraktika.

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

The plant produces new Tor air defense missile systems and services Osak air defense systems.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Unidentified UAVs attacked the Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant Kupol in Izhevsk on the night of 17 November, resulting in one person hospitalized with a moderate head injury.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Alexander Brechalov confirmed that a UAV crashed on Lenin Street near the plant.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:15:39.280Z

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