Ukraine strikes key industrial site deep inside Russia

Ukrainian drones targeted a key missile factory in Russia, injuring 11, amid ongoing conflict and stalled peace talks.

Ukrainian drones struck an industrial site deep inside Russia on Saturday (February 21, 2026), which a Russian news channel said was a key state-owned missile factory.

The attack in Russia’s Udmurt Republic left 11 people wounded, three of whom were hospitalised, according to a Telegram post by Sergei Bagin, the local Health Minister.

“One of the republic’s facilities was attacked by drones” launched by Ukraine, regional head Alexander Brechalov said in another Telegram post. He added that the strike caused injuries and damage but did not identify the site or give further details.

An unofficial Russian news channel on Telegram, Astra, said the strike targeted the Votkinsk Machine Building Plant, a major state defence enterprise. Astra said its claim was based on an analysis of footage from residents.

There was no immediate comment from Ukrainian authorities.

The Votkinsk factory, more than 1,400 km (870 miles) from Ukraine, produces Iskander ballistic missiles, often used in strikes against Ukraine, as well as nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles.