Ukrainian forces struck the Sverdlov Plant in Dzerzhinsk, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, with footage showing smoke rising from the plant.
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Ukrainian forces struck industrial infrastructure in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, acknowledged by the local governor.
Ukrainian drones struck the Sverdlov Explosives plant in Dzerzhinsk, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast.
Explosions were heard overnight on April 30 in the area of the plant.
Drones attacked the Sverdlov Explosives Plant in Dzerzhinsk.
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