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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
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US-sanctioned Russian factory reportedly targeted in Ukrainian drone attack on Lipetsk Oblast
Ukrainian drones attacked an industrial zone in the city of Yelets in Russia's Lipetsk Oblast overnight on May 23, causing a fire, Governor Igor Artamonov said. The drones attacked the Energy (Energia) plant in Yelets, Russian Telegram-channel Astra reported, citing local residents. Videos on social media purported to show blasts and fires following the strikes. The Energy plant, Russia's largest producer of chemical power sources, is under U.S. and EU sanctions. Artamonov said that drone debris fell on a residential building in Yelets, injuring eight people. The Kyiv Independent could not verify the reports. Ukraine regularly launches drone attacks against Russian military and industrial facilities in the rear to undermine Russia's ability to wage its all-out war. In recent weeks, Kyiv has stepped up its drone attacks on Russia, sending hundreds of drones flying toward Moscow. While no direct hits have been reported, the attacks have caused temporary closures of multiple airports. According to Russia's Defense Ministry, Russian air defenses have downed 112 Ukrainian drones overnight on May 23, including 24 over Moscow and one over Lipetsk oblasts. Read also: Ukraine's new drone strategy — cripple Moscow's airports, make Russian population 'pay' We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Drone hits Russian city of Yelets, causing fire at battery factory
Reports have indicated that drones have attacked a battery factory in the city of Yelets in Russia's Lipetsk Oblast, causing fires. Source: BBC News Russian; Lipetsk Oblast Governor Igor Artamonov; Russian Telegram channels Details: BBC News Russian surmised that Ukrainian drones had attacked a battery factory in Yelets. Artamonov stated there had been a "fire in an industrial zone". BBC News Russian also noted that local residents had written in social media groups about several drone "hits" on the Energiya factory, a producer of batteries and accumulators. The factory lists the Russian Defence Ministry as one of its clients on its website. Artamonov reported that drones had been allegedly "suppressed" in the sky over Yelets. Quote from Artamonov: "Debris fell in the industrial zone, resulting in a burst of light. Emergency services are working at the scene and people are being evacuated." Details: Artamonov also claimed people had been injured in a "drone crash in the industrial zone" in Yelets. Updated: Later, the Russian Defence Ministry claimed that 112 Ukrainian drones had been intercepted and destroyed over various Russian oblasts and temporarily occupied Crimea. In particular, 24 UAVs were downed over Moscow Oblast, 18 over Tula Oblast, 11 over Kursk Oblast, eight each over Oryol and Bryansk oblasts, six over Ryazan Oblast, five over Kaluga Oblast, three each over Belgorod and Ivanovo oblasts, two over Vladimir Oblast, one each over Voronezh and Lipetsk oblasts and 22 over temporarily occupied Crimea. Background: Operations at Moscow Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports were suspended on the night of 22-23 May. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Politics
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Russia reports massive drone attack on Lipetsk and Oblast
Russian media, authorities and local media outlets are reporting a massive drone attack on Russia´s Lipetsk and Lipetsk Oblast, including the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant. Source: Mash; SHOT; BBC News Russian Service; Igor Artamonov, Governor of Lipetsk Oblast Quote from Artamonov: "The oblast was targeted by a massive UAV attack. Air defence and suppression systems are in operation." Details: Artamonov added that electricity was cut off in several districts of Lipetsk. Quote from Mash: "12 explosions occurred in the industrial part of Lipetsk. Locals say that drones have been attacking the city of Yelets since 03:30, and residents hear a lot of 'strikes and buzzing'." Details: Furthermore, Mash published a video, most likely recorded by locals, showing an air-raid warning siren throughout the city at night, as well as explosions. The Russian SHOT media outlet suspected that the drones may have targeted the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant. Support UP or become our patron!
