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Ukraine Targets Russian Aircraft Plants to Impair Military Readiness

3/19/2026

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On March 16, 2026, Ukraine's military targeted the Aviastar plant in Ulyanovsk, damaging hangars and planes and affecting production of Ilyushin-76MD-90A and Ilyushin-78M-90A aircraft.
On March 17, 2026, the 123rd aircraft maintenance plant in Novgorod was struck, impairing its ability to service heavy transport planes.
Ukraine's military stated the strikes aim to diminish Russia's capacity to maintain combat-ready aircraft.

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Story summary

On March 16, 2026, Ukraine's military targeted the Aviastar plant in Ulyanovsk, damaging hangars and planes and affecting production of Ilyushin-76MD-90A and Ilyushin-78M-90A aircraft.
On March 17, 2026, the 123rd aircraft maintenance plant in Novgorod was struck, impairing its ability to service heavy transport planes.
Ukraine's military stated the strikes aim to diminish Russia's capacity to maintain combat-ready aircraft.