Drone Attack Targets Major Russian Titanium Production Facility

• •Drones attacked AVISMA plant, a major titanium supplier for Russian military.
• •Five employees were injured, with three hospitalized due to the drone strike.
• •The attack is part of ongoing Ukrainian operations targeting Russian defense infrastructure.

On October 25, 2026, drones struck the AVISMA chemical and metallurgical plant in Berezniki, Russia, a key supplier of titanium for military aircraft and missile systems. The attack resulted in minor damage to the facility, with five employees injured, three requiring hospitalization. Perm region Governor Dmitry Makhonin confirmed the incident, noting that Russian air defenses intercepted 11 drones. The plant, part of VSMPO-AVISMA, produces titanium sponge for the production of various military aircraft, including Su-34 and Su-35 fighter jets. This strike follows previous Ukrainian attacks on Russian defense facilities on October 24, targeting locations linked to missile production. The facility continues to operate despite the attack, according to local authorities.