Ukraine strikes factory in Russia’s Oryol with Neptune missiles – General Staff

Ukrainian forces struck the Proton-Elektroteks facility, part of Russia's military-industrial complex, in the city of Oryol using Neptune missiles on the night of 6-7 November. A fire broke out at the plant.

Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Details: Ukrainian missile forces used Neptune coastal defence missile systems operated by the Ukrainian Navy. The target was confirmed to have been hit, with a fire breaking out and explosions reported at the facility.

The extent of the damage is being assessed.

For reference: Proton-Elektroteks is a Russian manufacturer of optoelectronic equipment and devices. In particular, the company produces components for Kovyor air-launched cruise missiles and inverter switches for the 9M723 ballistic missiles used by the Iskander-M tactical ballistic missile system.

Background: Missiles struck the Proton plant in the Russian city of Oryol, causing a large fire at the site.

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