Strike on Bryansk plant could halt Iskander chip supply for six months
Photo: Storm Shadow missiles sparked a major fire at a plant in Bryansk (MBDA)
A Russian enterprise that produces microchips for Russian missiles suffered heavy damage following a Ukrainian strike and is no longer operational, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
According to the General Staff, the strike targeted the defense industry enterprise Kremniy El.
Two facilities at the plant were hit:
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The main production building, where integrated microchips for ballistic, cruise, and air defense missiles were manufactured.
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A component warehouse, where materials for microchip production were stored.
After the strike on the main building, a fire broke out covering about 1,000 square meters, and the roof was destroyed. The fire at the warehouse covered roughly 400 square meters.
Photo: location of the Kremniy El plant (Google Maps screenshot)
Consequences for Russia
According to the General Staff, production at the facility has been halted for approximately six months. During this time, Russia has lost one of the sources supplying components for its missile programs.
Earlier, the General Staff explained that Kremniy El is a highly important defense plant for Russia. It produces semiconductors and microchips — key components used in modern weapons systems. In particular, they are used in Iskander missiles and in Russia's new development known as Izdeliye-30.
As a reminder, Storm Shadow missiles struck the plant in Bryansk on March 10. Footage released by the General Staff shows damage to the production facilities.
Earlier, Ukrainian Flamingo missiles also struck the Votkinsk plant, where Russia produces Iskander-M, Oreshnik, and Topol-M missiles. The facility reportedly sustained significant destruction.
