Russian Missile Factory Attacked in Udmurtia, 1,500km from Ukraine
A factory in Votkinsk, Udmurt Republic, Russia, producing Iskander and Oreshnik ballistic missiles, was reportedly attacked on the night of February 21, 2026. The strike, which injured 11 people, targeted the Votkinsk Machine Building Plant, a strategic defense enterprise subject to sanctions from the US, the UK, the EU, Switzerland, Australia, Japan, and Ukraine.
Details of the Attack
According to reports from the ASTRA Telegram channel, workshops No. 22 and No. 36 of the plant were damaged during the attack. While initial reports suggested the use of drones, Ukrainian sources cited by media outlets indicate the potential use of “Flamingo” missiles, though this remains unconfirmed. Ukrinform
Aleksandr Brechalov, the head of the Udmurt Republic, confirmed the attack on “one of the facilities” in the region, attributing it to drones. Simultaneously, reports emerged of attacks on “two industrial sites” in the Samara region of Russia, with Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, the region’s governor, stating there were no casualties. Ukrinform
The Oreshnik Missile System
The Oreshnik is a Russian intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) that reportedly entered production in 2025 and service in 2024. It first saw combat use on November 21, 2024, striking the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Wikipedia
According to the Ukrainian military, the Oreshnik is characterized by its speed exceeding Mach 10 (12,300 km/h; 7,610 mph; 3.40 km/s). Wikipedia The missile carries multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles, with each warhead reportedly containing submunitions. Wikipedia
The Oreshnik is believed to be derived from the RS-26 Rubezh IRBM, with experts suggesting the Oreshnik likely removed a booster stage, reducing its range. Wikipedia Sabrina Singh, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, has identified the Oreshnik as a variant of the RS-26 Rubezh IRBM. Wikipedia
Votkinsk Machine Building Plant
The Votkinsk Machine Building Plant manufactures Iskander-M, Topol-M, and Oreshnik missiles. Ukrinform