Morozov Explosives Plant-Key to Russia’s Missile Program-Hit in Drone Strike
UNITED24 Media • • world
Key Points:
- Unmanned aerial vehicles targeted an industrial area in Russia’s Leningrad region overnight on April 3, specifically aiming at the Morozov Plant, a defense-related explosives facility in Morozova settlement.
- Regional governor Alexander Drozdenko confirmed that seven hostile drones were shot down, causing minor damage to a non-operational building and debris falling in the Vsevolozhsky district.
- The Morozov Plant is linked to Russia’s missile production, supplying solid fuel for ballistic missiles like Topol-M and propellant components for Iskander-M systems, and is under international sanctions.
- Russian authorities reported two injuries and stated that critical infrastructure remained largely unaffected, while imposing additional restrictions at airports including Pulkovo and Moscow hubs due to drone activity.
- Drone interceptions were also reported near Moscow and over Voronezh, indicating a broader pattern of UAV strikes across multiple Russian regions.
