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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drone strikes hit two Russian defense plants, grounding flights in Moscow, security service says

On the night of May 7, Ukrainian drones struck multiple Russian defense plants, including key sites in Saransk, Tula, and the Kubinka airbase near Moscow.
These attacks followed Ukraine's strategic efforts to disrupt Russia's military production, targeting facilities producing fiber-optic cables and multiple launch rocket systems amidst heightened tensions before Victory Day.
The strikes ignited fires at the Saransk facility that produces fiber-optic cables essential for drone guidance, as well as at the Instrument Design Bureau and SPLAV manufacturing plants in Tula, both of which are involved in producing advanced Russian military weaponry.
At least seven drones were intercepted over Moscow, forcing temporary flight suspensions at major airports and grounding many flights while emergency crews responded to damage and fires.
These coordinated Ukrainian drone strikes highlight vulnerabilities in Russia's defense industry and air defenses while signaling attempts to weaken Russian military capabilities and create psychological impact ahead of key dates.

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The Kyiv Independent

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