Russia strikes again at Bayraktar plant in Kyiv: this is the fourth attack in six months
28 August 2025 18:46
On the night of August 28, Russian troops attacked Kyiv, striking at the Bayraktar drone factory, which was being prepared for launch by a Turkish company. This was reported by Ihor Zinkevych, co-founder of the Varta-1 NGO and a member of the Lviv City Council, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
According to him, two direct hits were recorded on the territory of the enterprise. As a result, the production facilities suffered significant damage, but the exact extent of the damage has not yet been determined.
“Despite the war and previous attacks, the company continued to invest tens of millions of its own funds, train staff and prepare production. Most of the facilities were almost ready, and the key personnel have completed their training,” emphasized Zinkevich.
He added that this is the fourth attack on the Bayraktar plant in the last six months.
The plant in Kyiv is a strategic project, as it was supposed to become the base for the production of modern Bayraktar TB2 and TB3 drones, which are actively used by the Ukrainian military at the front. The launch of the enterprise was seen as an important step in strengthening defense-industrial cooperation between Ukraine and Turkey.
Previous strikes on the Bayraktar plant in Kyiv
- March 2025.
Russia launched a missile attack on the territory of the future Baykar plant in Kyiv. The damage was done to warehouses used to store construction materials. The company confirmed the attack but said that the project would not be curtailed. - May 2025.
During the massive shelling of Kyiv, the wreckage of a downed missile fell near the plant’s production facilities. Official reports of damage to the roof and windows were made, but critical damage was avoided. - July 2025.
Another strike on the capital resulted in a direct hit on the plant’s territory. The resulting fire damaged some of the equipment that was being prepared for the launch of the production line. This significantly delayed the launch of the plant. - August 2025 (current attack).
On the night of August 28, the plant was hit twice. According to preliminary information, the production facilities were severely damaged, most of which were almost ready for operation. This is the fourth strike in the last six months.
