The General Staff said Ukrainian units hit the area of the plant, triggering a series of explosions and sparking a fire at the facility. Read also: Drone strikes cripple Russia’s top drone battery plant - Video Details about the extent of the damage are still being clarified,

Ukraine said its drones hit production facilities of a company that makes batteries used to power Russian missiles.

Ukrainian drones attacked the Energy (Energia) plant in Yelets, Russian Telegram-channel Astra reported, citing locals. Videos on social media purported to show blasts and fires following the strikes.