Explainer-How Ukraine’s strikes on Russian energy sites deepened the rift with Trump

Ukrainian forces struck Avisma, a major titanium sponge producer in Berezniki, Perm Krai, over 1,400 kilometers from the Ukrainian-Russian border, according to Ukrainian monitoring channel Exilenova+. The attack, which took place on Oct. 25, resulted in the downing of 11 drones and minor damage to an industrial facility, with five employees reportedly injured.

Avisma, operated by Russian metallurgical corporation VSMPO-AVISMA, manufactures products used in military applications. This is part of Ukraine's strategy to weaken Russia's military capabilities by targeting military installations deep within the country and occupied territories.

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