Drones have attacked the Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant Kupol, one of Russia’s primary producers of Tor and Osa air defence systems and Harpy attack drones. The facility is located in the Udmurt Republic, about 1,500 kilometres from Ukraine’s border.

Source: Russian Telegram channels Astra, Ostorozhno Novosti and Baza; Alexander Brechalov, Head of the Udmurt Republic; Latvia-based Russian media outlet Meduza

Details: “One of the plants in Izhevsk has been attacked by drones launched by the Kyiv regime. All emergency services have arrived at the scene,” stated Brechalov. He later confirmed that there were casualties and said firefighters were working to extinguish the fire.

Brechalov did not specify the name of the facility, but multiple Russian media sources and Telegram channels reported that the target was the Kupol plant which had previously been struck in November 2024. Astra shared numerous videos from different angles showing explosions and a large fire at the site.

Reportedly, nine people were injured in the drone strike. Temporary flight restrictions were introduced at Izhevsk Airport following the attack.

Дрони атакували завод у російському Іжевську - там виготовляють ЗРК і БпЛА. Відео з Telegram-каналу Astra pic.twitter.com/zmDnk4iXHM

— Українська правда ✌️ (@ukrpravda_news) July 1, 2025

Ще відео з російського Іжевська, де розташований завод-виробник ЗРК і дронів. Відео з Telegram‑каналу Astra pic.twitter.com/F5nHAYzAAC

— Українська правда ✌️ (@ukrpravda_news) July 1, 2025

For reference: Defence Intelligence of Ukraine identifies Kupol as a Russian military research and production enterprise that manufactures Tor and Osa air defence systems and develops Harpy and Granat-01 drones for the Russian Defence Ministry.

Astra reports that the plant also produces short-range air defence systems.

Background: In November 2024, drones attacked the Kupol plant in Izhevsk.

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