As Ukrinform reports, Kovalenko reported this on Telegram.
According to him, the plant also provides overhaul and maintenance of aviation equipment, which allows Russia to maintain the combat capability of outdated aircraft models.
This plant is closely connected with other enterprises of the Russian defense complex, supplying components or participating in cooperation to create modern aviation systems, the head of the Central Defense Development Center noted.
Every strike on such a plant will destroy Russia's ability to maintain its own aviation in combat readiness, Kovalenko emphasized.
Among them is the S. P. Gorbunov Kazan Aviation Plant, which produces Tu-22M3 and Tu-160 strategic bombers, as well as their modernization and repair. The plant is actively expanding, in particular to service these aircraft.
Another important enterprise is the Kazan Helicopter Plant, which specializes in the production of helicopters for military and civilian needs.
The city also operates the Kazan State Government Powder Plant, which produces gunpowder and explosives for aviation ammunition and missiles such as the Caliber and Iskander.