Lipetsk, Russia: Ukrainian drones hit a major Russian steel plant at night, causing a fire, Kiev sources said Saturday, on the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The governor of Russia’s Lipetsk region has claimed ownership of the facility. Located about 400 kilometers (250 miles) north of the Ukrainian border, the city of Lipetsk produces about 18% of Russia’s iron output.
He said that there was no loss of life in the fire that broke out as a result of a drone attack at a facility operated by Russian steel producer Novolipetsk (NLMK).
Russian media reported that there was a drone attack on a metallurgical facility in Lipetsk, Russia, yesterday.
The plant produces approximately 18% of all steel in the Russian Federation; It is an important organization in the strategic business of the Marsh region. Enemy missiles were riveted. The attack was a joint operation between GUR military intelligence and the SBU security service, leading to a fire and the escape of personnel, Ukrainian sources told Reuters.
“The raw materials of this company are used by this factory to produce Russian missiles, artillery and unmanned aerial vehicles. Therefore, this is a legitimate target for Ukraine.”
A video allegedly from Lipetsk was published on social media Orange after the explosion The flames lit up the night. NLMK said in a statement on social media that the fire broke out at 1.40am (2240 GMT on Friday). A request for comment was not immediately answered by the corporation.
Lipetsk plant specializes in flat steel production and produces 80% of NLMK’s steel products.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian military and commercial targets, particularly oil facilities that Kiev says have become more frequent in recent months. He says it is still very worrying in terms of Russia’s war, but Ukrainian sources said they have not confirmed responsibility for the attack so far. steel mill.
Russian police said that Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles were used at night in the Lipetsk, Kursk and Tula region.
