Drones attacked a defense plant in Russia producing the Tor air defense system and Shaheds.

On the night of Sunday, November 17, unknown drones attacked the Iževsk Electromechanical Plant 'Kupol' in Russia.

According to the head of the Udmurt Republic, Alexander Brechalov, the UAV fell on Lenin Street, where the machine engineering workshop is located. The plant was damaged, but there are no serious destructions.

'Early this morning, a report was received about an explosion at the address Lenin 101, plant workshop. According to preliminary information, an unmanned aerial vehicle fell. Windows were shattered at the plant, but there are no serious destructions. The staff has been evacuated,' the statement reads.

According to Brechalov, as a result of the attack, one person was injured and hospitalized in moderate condition.

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'Kupol' is one of the largest enterprises in the military-industrial complex of Russia, founded in 1957. The plant produces the Tor-M2E air defense system, target training complexes 'Saman-M1' and 'Adyutant', and also provides servicing for these systems.

Additionally, the plant manufactures gyroscopes, nanocomposites, ultra-pure materials, and equipment for nuclear power plants and oil extraction, as well as for liquor and vodka factories. In July 2023, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the plant began producing strike drones 'Garpia-A1' with components from China.

The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation Andrey Kovalenko noted that the plant also produces the Tor air defense systems and radar stations. Furthermore, the enterprise engages in the production of components for nuclear power plants and the oil industry.

Let us remind you that Russia conducted missile and drone strikes against Ukraine.