On April 2, 2024, the Armed Forces of Ukraine targeted a factory in Tatarstan region of russia approximately 800 miles from the Ukrainian border, the UK Defense Intelligence reports.
Read more: russian Shahed Drones Production, Oil Refinery Hit by Ukrainian Drone that Flew Over 1200 km
The facility has been operating since July 2023 and is known to construct Iranian Shahed drones which russia utilize to launch attacks against Ukraine. The regional head of Tatarstan subsequently said in a statement that “no one will protect us but ourselves”.
The attack once again demonstrates the ability of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to reach deep into russia, evade russian air defense and locate any supporting functions of the war. The comments from the head of the Tatarstan region highly likely demonstrate a fear around such attacks. It is likely that the Ministry of Defense of the russian federation are struggling to protect such facilities and are likely content to balance the risk to sites staffed by civilians in favor of maintaining their focus on the frontline where Ukrainian UAV tactics, and frequency of attacks, continue to cause problems for russian forces.
Read more: Ukrainian Developers Showcase the Latest Advancements in Drone Integration and Real-Time Battlefield Insights
