Explosions reported near Russian aircraft repair plant in Novgorod Oblast as drones target occupied Crimea

"A series of explosions was reported in Russia's Novgorod Oblast overnight with a military aircraft repair plant potentially targeted in a Ukrainian drone attack, according to the Exilenova+ Telegram monitoring channel.

The reported target was the 123rd Aircraft Repair Plant in the town of Staraya Russia, which specializes in repairing and maintaining Russian military transport aircraft, including Il-76, Il-78, and L-410 planes, as well as aircraft engines.
The facility is part of Russia's state-owned defense conglomerate Rostec and has been sanctioned by the European Union for supporting Russia's military operations against Ukraine." KI