**Drone Attack Damages Russian Factory**
A drone strike hit a factory in the city of Izhevsk, Russia on November 17. The attack damaged a facility that produces air defense systems, radars, and other equipment for the Russian military.
According to reports, the factory, known as the Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant Kupol, is located over 1,300 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. One person was injured in the attack, but there was no serious damage to the facility.
**Details of the Attack**
The attack occurred at a workshop on Lenina Street in Izhevsk. Witnesses reported seeing an explosion and a drone crash. Local residents said that the 300th production unit of the Kupol defense plant was targeted.
**Russia’s Response**
Russian officials reported an explosion and a “drone crash” at the factory workshop. However, they claimed that there was no serious damage to the facility.
**Background**
Izhevsk is the regional center of the Udmurt Republic in central Russia. The attack on November 17 marked the first drone strike against the region during the war between Ukraine and Russia.
Ukraine has carried out several long-range strikes deep inside Russian territory throughout the full-scale invasion. These attacks have primarily targeted oil and defense industries in Russia.
