Ukraine Says Its Drones Hit Russian Anti-Aircraft Missile Plant
The Kupol facility in Russia's Udmurtia Republic in the Volga region, more than 1,300 kilometers (808 miles) from the Ukrainian border, also makes attack drones, according to people in Kyiv familiar with the strike, who asked not to be identified discussing operational issues.
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