Following the strike on the military-industrial complex in Kirov, locals claim that the extent of the losses is being covered up
Following the strike on the Russian military-industrial complex “Avitek” in Kirov, local residents claim that authorities may be underreporting the number of factory workers killed and injured.
According to the Exilenova+ Telegram channel, Kirov Region Governor Alexander Sokolov stated that five people were killed and another 26 were injured as a result of the attack. According to him, one of the plant’s employees, who had previously been presumed dead and was trapped under the rubble, was found alive.
At the same time, local residents claim that the actual scale of the casualties may be significantly higher. According to them, Workshop 19 at the Avitek plant was completely destroyed, and approximately 200 people could have been working at that production facility.
City residents also claim that, prior to the strike, the plant allegedly did not sound an air raid siren, did not conduct an evacuation, and did not issue any warnings to the staff.
According to the source, the families of the plant’s employees continue to receive news of the deaths of their loved ones.
There is currently no official confirmation of the local residents’ claims regarding the actual number of dead and injured.
It should be noted that the “Avitek” plant is part of the Russian military-industrial complex and manufactures products for the Russian Federation’s defense sector.
Source: Exilenova+ Telegram channel.
As a reminder, Zelenskyy confirmed strikes on a facility in Kirov and an oil refinery in Tyumen.
In the Russian city of Kirov, the Avitek defense plant—which manufactures components for missile systems and fighter jets—was reportedly struck. According to preliminary reports, the strike hit the factory grounds; there is currently no information on casualties or the extent of the damage.
