Ukrainian drones reportedly struck AVISMA titanium plant
Ukrainian monitoring channel Exilenova+ reported that drones struck the AVISMA titanium plant in Berezniki, Perm Krai, on Oct. 25. Perm Krai Governor Dmitry Makhonin said an unnamed industrial facility in the region sustained minor damage, remained operational and had five employees injured. Makhonin did not identify the facility, so its identification as AVISMA remains unconfirmed.
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Ukrainian drones reportedly struck the AVISMA titanium plant in Berezniki, Russia’s Perm Krai, early on Oct. 25, according to Ukrainian monitoring channel Exilenova+. The channel identified AVISMA as the target; Makhonin reported damage at a northern industrial site but did not identify it, and said it continued operating normally. Makhonin said 11 drones were downed in the region and five facility employees were injured. He described the damage as minor, but its extent has not been independently established. Exilenova+ said AVISMA makes titanium materials used in aviation and aerospace, including military aircraft, engines, missiles and space technology. The Kyiv Independent reported that the plant has been under U.S. sanctions since 2023.
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Verifier’s note
The results report a Ukrainian drone strike on the AVISMA titanium plant in Perm Krai on October 25, consistent with the proposed event and its timing. They also describe the plant’s military relevance, including titanium used in missile systems.