Quotes
Each strike on such a plant will undermine Russia’s ability to keep its aviation in combat-ready condition,
Kovalenko said
Explosions were recorded at the aircraft plant,
the General Staff noted
This plant [the Smolensk Aviation Plant] is closely connected with other businesses of the Russian defence industrial base, supplying components or involved in collaboration to create modern aircraft systems."
Quote from KovalenkoThe 22 [drones were downed] over the territory of Bryansk Oblast, 12 over Rostov Oblast, 10 over Smolensk, 6 UAVs over Voronezh Oblast, 4 over Saratov Oblast and one over Kursk Oblast,
the Russian Defence Ministry stated
This morning, an attempt was made to attack industrial enterprises of the republic by enemy drones. A set of measures for protection was taken. As a result, all UAVs were neutralized. There were no casualties or damage. Emergency services on the scene continue to work to eliminate the consequences."
The press service of the head of the Tatarstan Republic, Rustam Minnikhanov
In addition to establishing where our soldiers are and where and how our defence line is built, saboteurs often try to place mines in the area so that our defenders will come across these explosives in the future,
Demchenko stressedUAV wreckage fell on the premises of a business on the outskirts of Kaluga. A minor fire that broke out was promptly extinguished by emergency services. Early reports indicate there were no casualties or damage,
he stated