Ukrainian Drones Strike Russia's Sole Helium Production Plant

Ukrainian drones from the Main Intelligence Directorate have attacked a helium plant in Orenburg that is designated for missile production. The strike occurred during the night, and local residents reported hearing several explosions in the vicinity of the plant.

The helium plant in Orenburg is the only facility of its kind in Russia and one of the largest in Europe, supplying helium used in missile manufacturing and the aviation industry.

Additionally, drones also targeted the 'Monocrystal' plant in Stavropol during the night. This facility is one of the main producers of sapphire for the optoelectronics industry.