UkrainePublished: 24 July 2026 at 10:36

Ukrainian Strike Hits AVITEK Missile Plant in Kirov, Russia

A Ukrainian missile attack on Friday struck the AVITEK plant in Kirov, Russia, which produces anti-aircraft missiles for the Russian military.

Ukraine's military struck the AVITEK defense plant in the Russian city of Kirov on Friday morning, according to independent media outlet Astra. The facility is a key part of Russia's military-industrial complex and specializes in manufacturing and servicing air defense systems. AVITEK is part of the Almaz-Antey conglomerate, Russia's largest producer of anti-aircraft weapons.

The plant produces military, dual-use, and civilian products, including air defense systems and aviation components. Ukrainian monitoring channels confirmed the attack on the enterprise.

Kirov region governor Aleksandr Sokolov stated that a missile attack was directed at the city, damaging the enterprise. No further details on the extent of damage or casualties have been released.

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