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Employees of the Perm Powder Plant in Russia say they're forced to work without days off for the sake of helping Iran. (imgur.com)

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

they are protected by geography

Lot of places in Russia have been until they weren't.

It sounds like this plant may have been accessible in this conflict even prior to long-range airstrikes getting longer range.

https://www.newsweek.com/multiple-dead-after-mysterious-explosion-russian-ammunition-plant-1702608

Multiple Dead After Mysterious Explosion at Russian Ammunition Plant

Published May 02, 2022 at 12:05 PM EDT

Amid the country's ongoing military conflict in Ukraine, an ammunition plant near the Ural Mountains in Russia suffered a massive explosion which resulted in fatalities.

The FKP Perm Powder Plant, which produces gunpowder and is located in the city of Perm, reportedly endured an explosion at approximately 8 p.m. local time, according to local authorities. The resulting fire eventually killed two workers and injured others. The incident has so far been pinned on "a product" that "caught fire."

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

they are protected by geography in that sense that any long range attack is a bespoke affair, uses rare and costly weapons and requires coordination of many assets. considering its value it could be expected that there are some GBAD nearby, and long distance makes it more likely for drones to be shot down by russian jets, like it's done more commonly in western doctrine. i think it's probable that long range strikes are only conducted when ukrainians have intelligence about weakened air defences