Kremniy El plant ceases operations in Russia's Bryansk following recent drone attack
Photo: Kremniy El plant attacked by drones in Bryansk region on October 19 (t.me/astrapress)
The Russian plant Kremniy El in Bryansk announced the suspension of operations following a drone attack. It produces components for the Pantsir air defense systems and Iskander missile complexes, according to the plant's press service.
As representatives of the plant reported, the attack resulted in damage to the production and administrative buildings. This caused disruptions in power supply, damage to energy infrastructure facilities, and a breakdown of technological production chains.
Oleg Dantsev, the general director of the Kremniy El Group, stated that the current "primary task is to restore the production of electronic equipment as quickly as possible." He mentioned that an assessment is being conducted to evaluate the possibility of restoring the damaged facilities.
"However, not everything depends on us — there are difficulties in purchasing spare parts for the restoration of technological equipment and energy infrastructure," he said.
Importance of the plant
Kremniy El is one of the largest Russian enterprises in microelectronics production. It manufactures components for military equipment, including advanced radar systems for air defense, aircraft, and ships. The plant is located more than 100 km from the border.
Multiple attacks
It is worth noting that Kremniy El has been attacked by drones multiple times. In August last year, a large fire broke out at the plant following a drone attack. It was also targeted on September 7, 2023, and in June 2024.
The latest attack on the plant was recorded on the night of October 19. For more details, read the material on RBC-Ukraine.
