The location of the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant. Screenshot: Google Maps

A large-scale drone attack targeted the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant in the Russian city of Lipetsk on the night of 29-30 June.

Source: Telegram-based Russian news outlet Baza

Details: The attack on the plant reportedly began at 02:00 and lasted over an hour.

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A total of seven UAVs crashed and exploded on the plant’s territory during this time.

Early reports indicate that one of the drones damaged an oxygen separation unit. Four more UAVs tried to attack the oxygen station building. One of the drones also damaged a garage, setting it on fire, which was quickly extinguished.

Early reports indicate that nobody has been injured.

Background: Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed that Russian air defence units had shot down almost 40 aircraft-type drones on the night of 29-30 June.

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