Yesterday, on 23 October, and overnight into 24 October, Ukraine’s Defence Forces carried out strikes on key facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation.
The Tolyattikauchuk plant, Proton-Electrotex JSC in the city of Oryol, and an aircraft at Yeysk airfield were hit.
This was reported by the General Staff and confirmed by the Unmanned Systems Forces.
A hit on the main production building of Proton-Electrotex JSC in the city of Oryol, Oryol Region of the Russian Federation, has been confirmed. This complicates the production of components for cruise and ballistic missiles used by the enemy to strike Ukrainian cities.
Proton-Electrotex JSC is a leading Russian manufacturer of optoelectronic equipment and devices with a full production cycle, from crystals to finished products. These include modules for S-71 “Kover” air-launched cruise missiles and switch-inverters for 9M723 “Iskander-M” ballistic missiles. As part of industrial co-operation, the enterprise also takes part in the production of Pantsir-S1 air defence missile and gun combat vehicles and its modifications.
The Tolyattikauchuk plant in the city of Tolyatti, Samara Region of the Russian Federation, was also hit. An explosion and fire were recorded in the area of the plant. This disrupts the supply chain of raw materials for Russia’s missile programme. The enterprise produces synthetic rubbers, monomers, fractions and high-octane petrol additives. Synthetic rubbers, in particular, are used to produce solid rocket propellant for tactical and ballistic missiles.
Update. The Unmanned Systems Forces said the Tolyattikauchuk plant was hit in co-ordination with other components of Ukraine’s Defence Forces. The operation involved the 1st Separate Unmanned Systems Centre, the 412th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade Nemesis, and the 414th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade “Madyar’s Birds”.
In addition, an aircraft at Yeysk airfield in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai was hit. The extent of the damage is being clarified.
The General Staff stresses that Ukraine’s Defence Forces are striking targets on enemy territory within the right of self-defence guaranteed by Article 51 of the UN Charter. Work against the enemy’s key military targets will continue until Russia’s armed aggression against Ukraine is fully halted.