Ukraine reportedly strikes Tambov Oblast defense plant, military site in Volgograd Oblast
Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Ukrainian drones struck a Russian military plant in Michurinsk, Tambov Oblast, and a Defense Ministry site in Kotluban, Volgograd Oblast, overnight on Feb. 11-12, independent media and local authorities reported.
The JSC Progress Plant in the city of Michurinsk in Tambov Oblast and nearby buildings came under fire overnight, Telegram news channel Astra reported, citing local residents.
Tambov Oblast Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov reported that two people were injured in the attack that damaged "several buildings" and a grocery store, but did not comment on the state of the weapons plant.
"Operational and special services are working at the scene" in response to the strike, he said in a Telegram post.
The JSC Progress Plant produces high-tech aviation and missile control systems, along with equipment for gas and oil pipelines. The plant was reportedly hit in previous attacks in June 2025 and December 2024.
Michurinsk is located about 347 kilometers (215 miles) from Ukraine's northeastern border with Russia.
In Kotluban, Volgograd Oblast, a "defense ministry facility" caught fire as a result of fallen debris following a missile attack, Governor Andrey Bocharov reported.
"There are no injured residents or damage to civilian objects. In order to ensure the safety of the civilian population from the threat of detonation during firefighting, an evacuation of the population of the nearby settlement of Kotluban has been announced and is being carried out," he said.
Ukraine regularly strikes military targets deep inside Russia in an effort to diminish Moscow's fighting power as it continues to wage its war against Ukraine.
Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Volgograd oil refinery overnight Feb. 11, Ukraine's General Staff reported.
After the strike, a fire was reported at the facility, and the extent of the damage is being assessed, the General Staff said.
Ukraine considers Moscow's energy sites military targets as they fund Russia's war against Ukraine.
