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Ukraine's Attack on Suzemka's 'Strela' Factory 💣🔥
Check out the latest scoop on Ukraine's strikes in the Bryansk region, homing in on the 'Strela' factory in Suzemka and the village itself:
- Strela Factory Strike: Ukrainian military unleashed a drone strike on the 'Strela' factory in Suzemka, causing some serious damage to the facility that produces electronics for Russia's defense industry and partners with Rostec Corporation.
- Inferno at 'Strela': The attack left a trail of destruction, blasting apart workshops, a warehouse, and an administrative building. A massive fire ensued, filling the sky with thick smoke. Local dwellers were urged to take cover in shelters during the UAV onslaught, which kicked off around 10 p.m. on May 3.
- Electrical Equipment Factory Destroyed: On a separate front, Ukrainian forces are also suspected of obliterating an electrical equipment factory in the Bryansk region. This additional attack emphasizes the fierceness of Ukraine's strategic operations aimed at Russian industrial hubs.
- Russian Countermeasures: Russia's Defense Ministry claims they shot down a total of 13 drones over their territory, with three dropped in the Bryansk region, during the nights the assaults transpired.
Bryansk, By Zoe Slingshot
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- The firefighters in Bryansk were kept busy as they worked tirelessly to extinguish the fires caused by Ukrainian drone strikes at the 'Strela' factory and the suspected electrical equipment factory.
- The war-and-conflicts section of the general news on May 4 prominently featured the strikes on the 'Strela' factory in Suzemka, discussing the impact on Russia's defense industry and the response from Ukrainian politics.
- Despite the telegram warning its citizens to take shelter during the attacks on May 3, some residents of Suzemka reported hearing the sounds of drones and witnessing the ensuing flames at the 'Strela' factory.
- In a press conference on May 4, the Russian government announced plans to host workshops aimed at improving their defense systems in light of the increasing number of drone attacks, particularly those originating from Ukraine.
- Criminal investigations were launched following the attacks in the Bryansk region, including the strike on the 'Strela' factory, to determine if war crimes were committed and gather evidence for possible prosecutions.
