Ukraine strikes Voronezh facility critical to Russia's Iskander missile program
Photo: A Russian strategic plant was attacked in Voronezh (Russian media)
Today, June 22, units of the Ukrainian Air Force struck a factory in Voronezh that manufactures components for Russian missiles, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Military officials note that high-precision air-launched cruise missiles were used in the strike.
"This facility is a critically important element of the Russian military-industrial complex. It manufactures electronics used in Russian missiles, in particular for the Iskander tactical missile system," the statement reads.
In addition, as part of a cooperative arrangement, the Russian facility manufactures components for missile weapons and air defense systems, including:
- Transistor assemblies and matrices for Kh-101 cruise missiles
- Components for the onboard computers of the Iskander-K missile system
- Electronics for the television channels of the Pantsir-S1 air defense systems.
"The products of this plant are directly used by Russians to manufacture high-precision guided weapons, with which Russian troops are striking Ukrainian territory and killing civilians," Ukraine's General Staff emphasizes.
Ukrainian defenders stress that the destruction of the plant’s facilities will significantly impair Russia's ability to produce new missiles.
Today, a series of powerful explosions rocked Voronezh. The Voronezh Semiconductor Devices Plant Sborka, which is subject to sanctions by many countries, was targeted.
Over the weekend, the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a series of massive strikes against occupied Crimea. Gas stations, oil terminals, air defense systems, and Russian logistics facilities were targeted.
