Ural Drone Plant Director Hospitalized After Car Blast
Vladimir Tkachuk, head of the Uraldrinzavod drone factory, was severely injured when his vehicle detonated.
The director of the Uraldrinzavod facility, which produces Upyr drones for the Russian armed forces, suffered grave injuries after his car exploded. One outlet reported that Tkachuk was rushed to a hospital in critical condition. Details about the cause of the blast or any suspects were not provided in the initial report.
Why it matters
The attack on a senior drone-production official could signal security risks for Russia's military supply chain.
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