Ukraine Targets Key Russian Defense Facilities in Massive Drone Attack
- On May 28, Ukrainian drones launched a massive attack targeting several Russian defense-industrial enterprises in the Moscow region, including the ELMA-Zelenograd hub and the Fyodorov Dubna Machine-Building Plant .
- The strikes aimed to disrupt Russia's military manufacturing amid ongoing conflict, focusing on facilities producing advanced UAVs and missile technology despite reports differing slightly on some target details.
- The Dubna plant, part of the Kronstadt company since 2020, produces the Orion long-range drone and S-8000 cruise missiles, and operates composite processing and avionics assembly lines in war economy mode with rising production.
- Residents heard explosions and saw smoke as Russian forces tried to intercept the drones, with footage documenting damage and fire at the facilities, though the full extent of the damage remains under assessment.
- This attack underscores Ukraine’s effort to weaken Russia's weapons production capacity during the conflict, potentially affecting future Russian military operations reliant on these advanced systems.
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