Russian weapons components plant Proton in Oryol comes under attack – photo, video
The Proton plant in the Russian city of Oryol, which supplies electronic components for Russian weapons, has come under attack. A large plume of smoke has risen over the city after explosions.
Source: Russian media outlet Astra; Atesh, a Ukrainian military partisan movement operating in the occupied territories of Ukraine and in Russia; Exilenova+ Telegram channel
Details: Based on its own open-source intelligence (OSINT) analysis, Astra concluded that the Proton plant had been targeted. Local residents reported hearing at least four explosions. A large plume of smoke rose over the city. An air-raid warning over the missile threat had been issued in the area shortly beforehand.
Atesh reported that the missile strike took place during a shift change and added that it was continuing to gather information.
Exilenova+ posted videos which, according to its report, show the moment of the strike and its effects. The channel claimed that Storm Shadow cruise missiles had been used in the attack and that workers are clearing the rubble at the facility.
Quote from Exilenova+: "At least one production workshop at the Proton joint-stock company has been completely destroyed as a result of a missile attack on Oryol."
For reference: Proton specialises in the development and production of optoelectronic equipment, semiconductor devices and LED products.
According to Atesh, the plant supplies electronic components to Russia's defence industry, including for Iskander-M missiles, Pantsir-S1 air defence systems and other military equipment.
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