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Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian military plant in Volgograd
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- A Ukrainian missile strike reportedly hit the Titan-Barrikady military plant in Volgograd overnight on June 27, causing explosions and a fire, according to Russian independent outlet Astra and local eyewitnesses.
- The strike allegedly used Ukrainian-made Flamingo long-range cruise missiles, targeting a key defense facility that produces launchers for Russia's strategic missile systems.
- Volgograd Oblast Governor Andrey Bocharov confirmed the attack damaged production facilities, injured 10 people, and caused localized fires that were quickly extinguished, with no damage to residential areas.
- Titan-Barrikady is a major military-industrial enterprise under Roscosmos, manufacturing launchers for Russia's strategic and tactical missile systems, as well as heavy artillery and naval weaponry.
- Ukraine has not officially commented on the strike, and independent verification of the claims remains pending.
