Electronics plant linked to Russia's military on fire (photo, video)
Electronics plant for Russia's armed forces on fire (t.me/mchs_official)
A large-scale fire broke out in an industrial zone in Russia's Saransk city. The Elektrovypryamitel plant, which produces electronics for the Russian military, may have been affected, according to The Moscow Times and Astra.
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Fire in Saransk: What we know
The blaze erupted on the morning of February 21 near Vasenko Street. According to official information from Russia's Ministry of Emergencies, the fire engulfed one of the workshops at the Saransk instrument-making plant. The fire covered an area of about 150 square meters.
Local authorities confirmed that a drone attack alert was in effect in the region from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
At the same time, local residents on social media suggested that the incident may have been caused by a drone strike.
Video of massive #fire at the plant in #Russia's #Saransk pic.twitter.com/tTuc1vQyrU
— RBC-Ukraine (@NewsUkraineRBC) February 21, 2026
Massive fire at the plant in Russia's Saransk (photo: Astra Telegram channel)
Massive fire at the plant in Russia's Saransk (photo: Astra Telegram channel)
Massive fire at the plant in Russia's Saransk (photo: Astra Telegram channel)
Strategic defense enterprise as possible target
Footage from the scene suggests the epicenter of the fire may have been the Elektrovypryamitel plant's premises.
The company is one of Russia's largest manufacturers of power electronics, converters, inverters, and specialized equipment for the country's state defense orders.
Due to its direct involvement in supporting the Russian military-industrial complex, the plant is under sanctions imposed by Ukraine, the US, the EU, Canada, and the UK.
Strikes on Russian defense industry
Recently, Ukrainian drones have increasingly targeted strategic enterprises inside Russia that work for the country's defense industry.
In particular, the Ukrainian Defense Forces recently used Flamingo missiles to strike a plant involved in producing intercontinental ballistic missiles.
They also hit two Russian landing ships during an attack on military facilities in Crimea.
Also, a plant manufacturing Iskander tactical missile systems was struck, with a large-scale fire triggered after the hits.
Previously, Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert "Madyar" Brovdi has also published a list of Russian cities—from Ryazan to Tuapse—hosting military and industrial sites considered legitimate targets for strikes by Ukraine's Armed Forces.
