Ukraine Drones Hit Russian Missile Factory, Injuring 11 Amid Escalating War

• Ukrainian drones struck an industrial facility in Russia's Udmurt Republic, reportedly a major state-owned missile factory.
• The attack injured 11 people, with three hospitalized; regional head Alexander Brechalov confirmed the drone attack.
• Unofficial Russian Telegram channel Astra identified the target as the Votkinsk Machine Building Plant, which manufactures Iskander ballistic missiles and nuclear-capable ICBMs.
• The Votkinsk plant is located over 1,400 kilometers from Ukraine; local residents reported explosions and black smoke.
• The strike occurred after peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv ended without a breakthrough, as Russia launched 120 drones and one ballistic missile at Ukraine.