**Russia Loses Drone Parts in Fire**
A warehouse at Russia’s Alabuga facility caught fire, destroying components for 400 Iranian-designed attack drones. The drones are worth $16 million.
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said the fire destroyed drone parts needed to assemble 400 Shahed-136 drones. These drones have been used by Russia to attack Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
**What Happened**
A fire at a warehouse in Alabuga destroyed:
* 65 drone fuselages
* Engines
* Navigation systems
* Thermal imaging cameras
The losses were estimated at $16 million.
**Previous Attacks**
Ukrainian long-range drones have previously targeted the Yelabuga facility and other locations in Tatarstan. However, no serious damage or operational disruptions were reported.
**Reactions**
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry described the incident as a “blow to Russia’s military-industrial complex.” They said it was another sign of weakness for Russia.
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