**Russia’s Lipetsk Oblast Hit by Drone Attack**
A massive drone raid hit Russia’s Lipetsk Oblast on the night of Feb. 13, according to regional governor Igor Artamonov. The attack targeted Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK), Russia’s largest steel mill.
The facility produces about 20% of Russia’s steel output and is a key asset of billionaire Vladimir Lisin. The plant is located near the Russia-Ukraine border.
**Power Outages and Injuries Reported**
Following the overnight attack, power outages were reported in several districts of Lipetsk. Artamonov said that power engineers are working to reconnect consumers.
An employee was injured when debris from one of the downed drones fell on the Lipetsk aeration station. The person was hospitalized with shrapnel wounds.
**Russia’s Defense Ministry Claims**
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 83 drones overnight. However, the exact number and location of the drones could not be verified by The Kyiv Independent.
This incident comes after a similar drone attack on Feb. 3, when Ukrainian drones targeted an oil refinery in Volgograd and a gas processing plant in Astrakhan, Russia.
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