Ukrainian drones struck a chemical plant in Lipetsk region producing components for Iskander and Kinzhal missiles, causing fires and evacuations.
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Ukrainian drones struck a chemical plant in Lipetsk region producing components for Iskander and Kinzhal missiles, causing fires and evacuations.
The target was hit and a series of explosions were recorded, with a fire breaking out on the territory of the facility.
The factory is Russia's only manufacturer of batteries for glide and correction modules installed on aircraft bombs.
On the night of May 23, 2025, units of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in cooperation with other components of the Defence Forces, hit "Energia" PJSC in the city of Yelets, Lipetsk region.
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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:15:30.658Z
Source story: day-1184b-2025-05-25