Ukrainian Army Claims Attack on Russian Military Factory Producing Ballistic Missiles

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Kyiv, February 21 - The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced on social media on the 21st that during the past night, Ukrainian missile troops and artillery launched an attack on a military factory in the city of Votkinsk, Udmurt Republic, Russia, using multiple "Flamingo" cruise missiles, resulting in a fire at the factory.

The announcement stated that the military factory produces "Yars" intercontinental ballistic missiles, "Bulava" ballistic missiles equipped for the "Borey-A" class strategic nuclear submarines, as well as ballistic missiles for the "Iskander-M" missile system.

In addition, the Ukrainian forces also attacked a gas processing plant in Samara Oblast, southwestern Russia, causing a fire at the facility. The Ukrainian side claimed that this plant provides energy support for the Russian military.

Classification
Region
Russia & CIS
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Multiple missiles
Activity
Ukrainian forces attacked Russian military factories
Location
Votkinsk · Udmurt Republic · Samara Oblast
Unit
Ukrainian Armed Forces
Time
February 21
Equipment
Flamingo cruise missilesYars intercontinental ballistic missilesBulava ballistic missilesIskander-M missile system
Summary

Ukrainian forces attacked a Russian military factory in Votkinsk on February 21, causing a fire. The factory is known for producing Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles and Bulava missiles. Additionally, a gas processing plant in Samara Oblast was struck, also resulting in a fire, as it provides energy support to the Russian military.

Key Facts
  • Ukrainian forces launched an attack on a Russian military factory in Votkinsk.
  • The factory produces Yars ICBMs and Bulava missiles.
  • A gas processing plant in Samara Oblast was also attacked, causing a fire.
  • The attacks occurred on February 21.
  • The Ukrainian military used multiple Flamingo cruise missiles.