Ukrainian Drone Strike Hits Russian Plant

Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted significant Russian military production facilities, including the Kremniy El microelectronics plant in Bryansk and the Sverdlov Plant in Dzerzhynsk. The Kremniy El plant, which produces components for advanced military systems like the Pantsir air defense and Iskander missile complexes, was severely damaged in an overnight attack on October 19, resulting in a fire and operational suspension. Oleg Dantsev, the plant's director, emphasized the challenges in restoring production due to difficulties in obtaining spare parts. Meanwhile, the Sverdlov plant, which manufactures artillery shells and bombs, was also struck on October 20, causing multiple explosions and injuries among first responders. These attacks underscore Ukraine's strategy of targeting Russia's military-industrial complex amid ongoing conflict. Both incidents reflect a broader pattern of increased drone warfare between the two nations.