The Defence Forces attacked the 123rd Aircraft Repair Plant in Russia’s Novgorod Region. The facility repairs and services military transport aircraft used by the Russian army to move cargo and personnel, as well as A-50 long-range airborne early warning and control aircraft.
The General Staff reported the strike on 10 November. The attack took place overnight.
“Explosions were heard on the plant’s premises, after which a fire broke out. The extent of the damage is being clarified,” the statement said.
Defenders had already attacked the plant in March. At that time, an A-50 aircraft was damaged while it was at the plant for maintenance.
These aircraft are flying radars. The enemy uses them to reconnoitre targets and to escort cruise missiles and aircraft over distances of hundreds of kilometres.