Ukraine Drones Strike Russian Aircraft Factory

The Sukhoi Su-25 ground attack aircraft is among those used in combat with Ukraine. Credit: Wikimedia
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Key Takeaways:

  • The Smolensk Aviation Plant in Russia was reportedly set ablaze by an apparent drone attack from Ukraine.
  • The factory is a significant military production facility, manufacturing Sukhoi Su-25 ground-attack aircraft and parts for other aircraft and missiles.
  • The attack, which occurred approximately 200 miles from the Ukraine border, was confirmed by Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council.
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In an apparent drone attack from Ukraine, this morning, the Smolensk Aviation Plant in Russia was reportedly set ablaze. The factory produces the Sukhoi Su-25 ground-attack aircraft, as well as parts for other aircraft and missiles. Newsweek reported that the attack was confirmed by Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council.

Kovalenko said the factory in the Smolensk region has links to Russia’s Defense Ministry. Smolensk is approximately 200 miles from the Ukraine border, near the border with Belarus.

Mark Phelps

Mark Phelps is a senior editor at AVweb. He is an instrument rated private pilot and former owner of a Grumman American AA1B and a V-tail Bonanza.
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