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AFU General Staff: Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant hit

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) has reported a strike on the Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant (Rostov region, Russian Federation).

AFU General Staff: Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant hit

The Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) reported that an attack targeted the Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant located in the Rostov region, Russia. On September 26, Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the plant, resulting in a fire at the foundry and damage to five production buildings. The plant is a part of the Tactical Missiles Corporation and specializes in manufacturing optical-mechanical and optoelectronic products, electronic systems for various weaponry, and radar homing heads for tactical guided missiles.

These components are primarily intended for the Russian Armed Forces. This attack was one of several long-range strikes carried out by the Ukrainian Defense Forces, as reported by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on his Telegram channel.

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