Ukraine Strikes Russian Arms Factory Deep Inside Russia; War Continues
On October 22nd, Ukrainian forces successfully struck the Saransk Mechanical Plant in Mordovia with long-range drones, causing a secondary detonation and damaging a significant area. This facility, which manufactures ammunition components and detonators, was targeted near the settlement of Atemar. Local authorities reported no civilian casualties, although footage showed multiple explosions and large fires. The strike was conducted by the 1st Separate Center of the Drone Forces, part of a larger strategy targeting Russian military-industrial sites.