Ukrainian drone strike disables Russia's sole ejection seat production facility
A long-range Ukrainian Flamingo drone strike hit the Avitek factory in Kirov, Russia, destroying the country's only serial production line for fighter jet ejection seats. The loss of this facility creates a critical bottleneck for the maintenance and production of the Russian Aerospace Forces' entire combat aircraft fleet.
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Houthi Strikes on Saudi Oil Infrastructure Amid Regional Escalation
Houthi forces have claimed responsibility for missile and drone strikes on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure in Jizan, causing fires. These attacks follow Saudi-led coalition airstrikes on Houthi positions in Hodeida, Yemen, in retaliation for Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The extent of damage and casualties from the recent strikes remains largely unverified, but the pattern indicates a significant escalation in regional hostilities.