Ukraine strikes Russian Iskander missile factory in Oryol

Ukrainian cruise missiles struck the Proton military plant in the Russian city of Oryol on Friday, hitting a facility that manufactures electronic components for Russian missile systems. New footage shows the moment of impact at the industrial complex, which is part of the supply chain for Russia's missile industry.

According to the Ukrainian military, the strike confirmed a hit on the main production building of the Proton Electrotex plant. The facility produces opto-electronic components and power components, including switching converters used in Iskander-M ballistic missiles, as well as parts for S-71 "Kober" cruise missiles. The company's products are also integrated into Russia's Pantsir S-1 air-defense systems.

Ukrainian missiles strike Russian missile-parts factory in Oryol (Photo: social media)

The attack came after a missile-threat alert in the region. Residents reported heavy explosions, followed by thick smoke rising over the city. At least four blasts were heard in the area, and footage from the scene showed damage to the industrial building and emergency crews responding.

Oryol region governor Andrei Klychkov confirmed that a missile strike had occurred and that a fire broke out at an industrial facility. He reported three killed in the attack, but did not explicitly identify the facility hit. The Ukrainian military said the strike on Proton's main production building is expected to disrupt the manufacture of components for missiles Russia uses in the war.

The strike on the plant is part of Ukraine's effort to hit industrial infrastructure supplying the Russian military with components and raw materials for weapons production. Alongside the Oryol attack, the Ukrainian military also reported strikes on a chemicals plant in the city of Tolyatti and on an aircraft at the Yeysk military airfield in Russia.