Drones attacked a facility in the Leningrad Region
An attack by drones on an industrial zone near a factory that manufactures explosives has been reported in the Leningrad Region. According to local authorities, two people were injured in the strike, and air defense forces reportedly shot down seven drones.
This information is reported by Russian media.
It is reported that the drone attacked the industrial zone of the village named after Morozov, where a strategic explosives manufacturing plant is located. This information has already been confirmed by Leningrad Region Governor Alexander Drozdov on his Telegram channel.
The official stated that Russian air defense forces allegedly shot down seven drones. Debris fell in the Vsevolozhsky District, where damage was recorded.
In the industrial zone of the village named after Morozov, the roof of one of the buildings was damaged. Officially, the authorities claim that the building was not in use.
However, there were casualties. Two people were injured and were rushed to the nearest hospital.
What exactly could the drones have been targeting?
The target of the attack may have been an important military plant, according to the ASTRA agency. The Morozov Plant Federal State Unitary Enterprise is located in the village of Morozov. It is a major enterprise of the Russian Federation’s defense-industrial complex.
The plant specializes in the manufacture of explosives. It is here that components for the Russian army’s ammunition are produced.
On the night of April 2, a massive fire broke out at an oil refinery in the Russian city of Ufa following a drone attack.
According to analysis of photos and videos from local residents, the Bashneft-Novoyl plant, which is part of Rosneft, was hit. The facility specializes in the production of high-octane gasoline, motor and industrial lubricants, aviation and jet fuel, diesel, bitumen, and other petroleum products.
