Ukraine Conducts Drone Strike on Russian Missile Plant in Nizhny Novgorod Killing One

Ukraine launched a strategic drone strike on the Arzamas Instrument-Making Plant in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod region, targeting a key aerospace and defense facility that produces critical missile components and military navigation systems. The attack, which involved at least four drones, killed one worker and injured two others, with explosions reported in the city and nearby areas. Ukrainian forces aim to systematically degrade Russian military capabilities by targeting strategic infrastructure, including military-industrial plants, airbases, and energy facilities deep inside Russia. Russian authorities reported shooting down dozens of Ukrainian drones overnight while Ukraine intercepted many Russian drones in return strikes. The Arzamas plant is a significant part of Russia's defense-industrial complex, operating under U.S. and EU sanctions, and has recently upgraded its equipment despite the ongoing conflict. This strike forms part of a broader Ukrainian campaign to disrupt Moscow's war efforts by striking critical military and industrial sites far from the front lines.