It turned dark on Sunday night, 20 October 2024 (yesterday), when kamikaze drones struck critical Russian military and industrial facilities in Ukraine.Ranging from an attack on the Sverdlov explosives plant in Dzerzhinsk to the Kremniy El microelectronics complex in Bryansk, what is underlined is nothing but the strategic depth of Ukraine’s drone capabilities, with the war getting increasingly volatile as it approaches its third year.

Attack on Sverdlov Plant

In the night of October 20, 2024, Ukrainian troops conducted a very precision strike against the Sverdlov Plant-one of the largest industrial explosives manufacturers of Russia-in Dzerzhinsk, Nizhny Novgorod region.There were several loud explosions; the first at 03:30 AM; then several more shortly thereafter. The aftermath was reported to have been dramatic, with smoke emanating from the facility, and a bright flash indicating a direct hit. These accounts were corroborated by footage on social media, which showed active Russian air defenses attempting to intercept the incoming drones.The Sverdlov Plant is significant to the Russian military-industrial complex since the enterprise produces not only explosives but also aviation and artillery shells, aerial bombs, and components for anti-tank guided missiles. Earlier, the plant was already under Ukrainian sanctions and those of a number of Western countries for…