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DONATE NOW<\/a><\/p>\n The group stated that Ukrainian Flamingo cruise missiles were used in\u00a0the strike. Footage published by\u00a0local residents shows a\u00a0large fire on\u00a0the plant\u2019s territory and broken windows in\u00a0nearby residential buildings, suggesting the force of\u00a0the explosion.<\/p>\n Russian Telegram channel Astra reported<\/a> that workshops No. 22\u00a0and No. 36\u00a0were damaged. Astra also published photographs from the site. Regional authorities in\u00a0Udmurtia confirmed that an\u00a0attack took place overnight. <\/p>\n Votkinsk, Republic of Udmurtia. pic.twitter.com\/e8Jc2BjZZc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Exilenova+ (@Exilenova_plus) February 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The head of\u00a0the republic stated<\/a> there was damage and casualties \u201cat\u00a0one of\u00a0the facilities\u201d in\u00a0the region. Russian media later reported that 11\u00a0people were injured.<\/p>\n Separately, Russian authorities temporarily imposed flight restrictions at\u00a0Izhevsk Airport, citing a\u00a0UAV threat, according to\u00a0Russian media reports.<\/p>\n A\u00a0video showing the launch of\u00a0missiles was published by\u00a0Denys Shtilierman, founder of\u00a0the company Fire Point, on\u00a0X\u00a0with the caption: \u201cWithout context. Context \u2014 later.\u201d<\/p>\n The Votkinsk Plant is\u00a0one of\u00a0Russia\u2019s key facilities for the production of\u00a0solid-fuel ballistic missiles. The enterprise manufactures RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles and previously produced and continues servicing the Topol family of\u00a0missiles. It\u00a0also produces RSM-56 Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missiles. <\/p>\n \ud83d\udca5 Strike hits Russian missile plant in Udmurtia.<\/p>\n Officials say the target was the Votkinsk Plant linked to production of Oreshnik and Iskander-M missiles. pic.twitter.com\/M7f7ZE1hJZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 UNITED24 Media (@United24media) February 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n In\u00a0addition to\u00a0strategic systems, the plant manufactures 9M723 ballistic missiles for the Iskander-M operational-tactical missile system and Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missiles. The facility also produces equipment for the oil and gas sector and the nuclear industry.<\/p>\n The plant is\u00a0under sanctions imposed by\u00a0the US, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Switzerland, Australia, Japan, and Ukraine.<\/p>\n Located approximately 1,300 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, the Votkinsk Plant is\u00a0considered one of\u00a0Russia\u2019s primary missile manufacturing hubs. The reported strike marks another instance of\u00a0Ukrainian long-range attacks targeting Russia\u2019s defense-industrial infrastructure. <\/p>\n Read more<\/p>\n CategoryBusiness<\/a>How Ukraine’s “Kinetic Sanctions” Cripple Russia’s War Economy<\/a><\/p>\n \n Sep 15, 2025 15:10\n <\/p>\n Russian authorities have not publicly confirmed the type of\u00a0weapon used in\u00a0the February 21\u00a0attack, and Ukrainian officials have not issued an\u00a0official statement at\u00a0the time of\u00a0publication.<\/p>\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8d80d412e7095df5b51e594f3cb1f508.jpg\")
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