After identifying a warehouse in the southern region of Ukraine, Ukrainian first-person-view drone operators are seen in a new video aiming their drones at a big concentration of Russian gear.
Ukrainian drones successfully infiltrated a hangar filled with valuable assets from Putin's war arsenal and proceeded to destroy the weaponry inside. The timing and location of the video remain uncertain, and Business Insider was unable to confirm it through independent means.
Ukraine Attack Disrupts Russian Oligarch's UP Facility
TOPSHOT - Ukrainian police officers inspect a downed Russian drone in the area of a research institute, part of Ukraine's National Academy of Science, after a strike, in northwestern Kyiv, on March 22, 2022. - Russians reinforce their positions around the capital which has not yet been fully surrounded on the 27th day of the assault.
The operating process at a facility has been seriously impeded as a result of an assault, according to sources from the region of UP in Russia. The cooling unit and the coke battery, both of which are essential components in the manufacturing process, are among the components that have been impacted. Based on preliminary estimates, it appears that this attack has the capacity to suspend production processes for more than a month.
UP has revealed footage from a drone launch that targeted the factory, shedding light on the nature of the attack. The severity of the situation raises concerns about the overall impact on the region's industrial output.
The plant in question is owned by Vladimir Lisin, ranking as Russia's third-richest oligarch, with well-established connections to President Vladimir Putin. Forbes Magazine recognizes Lisin as one of the top three wealthiest individuals in Russia.
The incident prompted a response from the Lipetsk region's governor, Igor Artamonov, who reassured the public that the fire resulting from the attack was contained to a single workshop. Fortunately, swift action led to the prompt extinguishing of the fire, with no reported injuries, according to Essanews.
Zelensky Advocates Peace Talks with Russia
Reports from the UNIAN agency indicate that Lipetsk residents were disturbed by explosion noises on a Friday night, with witnesses observing visible smoke in the vicinity of the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Combine. The disruption in this industrial facility, a key player in the region's economy, has raised concerns about the potential ripple effects on employment and economic stability.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attended a televised meeting in Kyiv, where he confirmed his dedication to a settlement solution. Take debate a strategy for putting an end to the current violence and reestablishing a just peace, he suggested inviting officials from the Russian Federation to participate in the discussion.
Zelensky originally proposed this negotiation plan at a meeting of the Group of 20 major economies in November 2022. The summit placed a priority on the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity and the total departure of Russian soldiers.
Kyiv continues to maintain its position that it will not engage in peace negotiations with Moscow until all Russian forces vacate civilian land in Ukraine, fueling escalating tensions. The Kremlin has dismissed the current system for peace negotiations, describing Kyiv's peace proposal as absurd due to the fact that it does not include cooperation from Russia in the discussions. Despite the fact that both parties are remaining strong in their opinions, the diplomatic conflict stays, Reuters reported.
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