WorldUkraine strikes Russian drone manufacturing plant in Rostov Oblast

Ukraine’s General Staff said Ukrainian forces struck a Roboavia facility near Lenina in Rostov Oblast on Oct. 16. The site produces and stores drones for the Russian military, including the surveillance Sarych and the Klin loitering munition. Ukraine said the strike aimed to disrupt production and deliveries; the damage and operational impact remain unconfirmed.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-10-17 18:27Original