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Ukraine says its forces struck the Kremniy El plant in Russia's Bryansk Oblast, a major microelectronics producer that makes missile control systems, using Storm Shadow missiles to degrade Moscow's military-industrial capacity.
Ukraine says Bryansk region endured its most powerful and widespread attack yet, with ballistic missiles and drones launched toward Kyiv and aimed at crippling energy facilities; authorities report hundreds of unmanned aircraft shot down (about 229) and note Russia’s air defenses are stretched along the border, making Kyiv’s flight times a matter of minutes. Kyiv and analysts say such strikes serve to deter Ukraine, while Zelenskyy warns Moscow could mount a new large-scale assault as tensions rise.
Ukraine launched a broad drone attack on multiple Russian regions, including Moscow, Bryansk, and Belgorod. Moscow said many drones were shot down and Bryansk reported damage to energy infrastructure causing heat and power outages in parts of the region; authorities also imposed temporary flight restrictions around Domodedovo airport as the attacks continued.
Ukraine reportedly struck energy facilities in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast using Neptune missiles and HIMARS, disrupting power in seven municipalities, according to Bryansk Governor Alexander Bogomaz. The Kyiv Independent could not verify the claims at publication and Ukraine’s military had not commented. FIRMS satellite data indicated fires at the plant, and Belgorod experienced blackouts as part of the same night’s disruption. The Neptune system was developed in Ukraine and has seen upgrades since the Moskva’s 2022 sinking, with Kyiv and Moscow trading broader war-time statements amid ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure.
The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed that they shot down five Russian aircraft over Bryansk Oblast in May 2023 using a Patriot air defense system. The operation, dubbed the "Bryansk Massacre," saw the destruction of two Su-34 and Su-35 fighters, two Mi-8MTPR-1 air defense helicopters, and one Mi-8 within five minutes. The Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson also mentioned the downing of another enemy Su-35 over the Black Sea. Since the start of the invasion in February 2022, Russia has reportedly lost 323 warplanes and 324 helicopters.
A helicopter allegedly crashed in Bryansk Oblast, Russia, with reports initially suggesting it was shot down, but later confirmed to be due to an engine fire. The helicopter's affiliation has not yet been recognised, but it is believed to belong to the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation based on its camouflage and rescue parachute. Two helicopters may have crashed, one in Klintsy and the other near the village of Suretsky Muravei.