Drones operated by Ukraine’s Security Service (SSU) struck the Kupol plant in Izhevsk, a key Russian military manufacturer of Tor and Osa air defense systems, as well as drones for the Russian army.
This was confirmed to Ukrinform by sources within the SSU.
“This morning, long-range SSU drones hit the production and storage facilities of the Izhevsk Kupol Electromechanical Plant located in Udmurt Republic. The target was more than 1,300 kilometers away,” the source reported.
At least two direct hits on the plant’s buildings were recorded, followed by a fire at the site.
According to the SSU, the Kupol facility fulfills contracts for Russia’s Ministry of Defense and specializes in manufacturing Tor and Osa air defense missile systems. It is also the developer of the Harpia attack drone.
The plant is subject to international sanctions as part of Russia’s defense-industrial complex.
The source emphasized that the SSU is conducting precision strikes on Russian defense industry targets:
“Each of these special operations reduces the enemy’s offensive potential, disrupts military production chains, and proves that there are no safe zones for Russia’s military infrastructure — even deep in the rear.”
As previously reported by Ukrinform, explosions were heard in the temporarily occupied Crimea overnight on July 1st, possibly targeting S-300/S-400 air defense systems and radar stations on the Kerch Peninsula.
Source: SSU confirms precision strike on Russian military plant in Izhevsk
