Russian plant producing Iskander missile components hit, massive fire breaks out
Photo: The video shows a fire (Russian media)
On the night of November 7, the Russian city of Oryol came under a missile strike. According to preliminary reports, the strike hit the area around the Proton factories, which manufacture components for the Iskander-M and Pantsir-S1 systems, citing OSINT sources.
A fire broke out in Oryol following the attack; it can be seen in videos posted online. According to preliminary data, the Proton industrial complex was hit.
A fire broke out in Oryol (Russian media)
Russian authorities have not yet released official data on the consequences of the strike or the extent of the damage.
Proton develops and manufactures optoelectronic equipment, semiconductor devices, LED products, and power electronics.
The company is a key component of the Russian military-industrial complex. It supplies components for the Iskander-M missile systems and the Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile and gun systems.
Defense forces regularly strike industrial facilities deep within Russia. In late October, Ukrainian drones attacked Omsk, targeting the Omsky Kauchuk factory and the Ozon warehouse. Satellite images show that the Ozon warehouse in Omsk was partially burned down, even though it is more than 2,500 km from the border with Ukraine.
Oil refineries are also being targeted. According to estimates by OSINT analysts, in just three days, Ukraine disabled 10% of Russia’s oil refining capacity.
