Russia’s VNIIR-Progress military plant in Cheboksary was reportedly set ablaze following an overnight strike, according to Russian Telegram media channels and videos posted by local residents on social media.
The facility, officially known as JSC VNIIR-Progress, is located in Cheboksary, the capital of Russia’s Chuvash Republic. Photos and videos circulating online appeared to show a large fire and smoke rising from the site after explosions were heard in the area.
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Air raid alerts warning of a missile threat were reportedly issued in the region before the explosions occurred.
According to Ukraine’s General Staff, VNIIR-Progress develops electronic warfare (EW) systems, including Kometa antenna arrays designed to interfere with satellite, radar, and radio signals.
The plant also produces satellite GNSS receivers and antennas for GLONASS, GPS, and Galileo. These components – including Kometa-type modules – are integrated into a range of Russian weapons, such as Shahed-type drones, Iskander and Kalibr missile systems, and UMPK guidance kits for aerial bombs, all of which have been widely used in strikes against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
Throughout the night, Russian social media reported explosions in the area. The shopping and entertainment mall MTV Center, located directly opposite the attacked defense plant, was damaged in the attack.
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