Ukraine Strikes Russian Aircraft Plant Amid Large-Scale Drone Attack
Ukraine targeted a primary Russian military aircraft repair plant while Russia launched a massive aerial assault involving 162 drones and a ballistic missile.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged large-scale aerial strikes on November 10. The Federal Government of Russia launched an overnight attack on Ukraine using 162 drones—including Shahed-type, Gerbera, and Parodiya-type decoys—and one Iskander-M ballistic missile. The drones were deployed from several Russian regions and the occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
Ukraine's Air Force reported neutralizing 135 drones, including 70 jet-powered variants, using a combination of aviation, electronic warfare, and mobile fire groups. Despite these efforts, strike drones hit 19 locations, and debris fell at nine additional sites.
Simultaneously, Ukraine's Defense Forces conducted a drone strike against the 123rd Aircraft Repair Plant in Russia's Novgorod region. Operated by Rostec's United Aircraft Corporation, the facility serves as the primary center for maintaining Russian military transport aircraft and A-50 airborne early warning planes. Eyewitnesses reported fires at the site, which had previously been targeted in March. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that the strike would make it increasingly difficult for Russia to repair and return special-mission aircraft to service.
