Ukrainian forces struck the Kremniy El Group microelectronics plant in Bryansk with Storm Shadow cruise missiles, damaging a facility that produces components for Russian missile systems including the Iskander.

Ukrainian forces struck a major Russian microelectronics factory in Bryansk with Storm Shadow cruise missile air-launched missiles, damaging a facility that produces critical components for Russia's missile systems

The plant specializes in discrete semiconductor devices and integrated microchips that serve as the 'brains' and 'nervous system' of modern weapons

The factory produces components used in Russian weapons systems including the Iskander missile system

The target was successfully hit and that 'significant damage' to production facilities had been recorded

Six people were killed in the missile strike

At least 42 people were injured in the missile strike

Storm Shadow cruise missiles were used in the strike

The Kremniy El microelectronics plant was the intended target

The strike was intended to reduce Russia's military-economic potential

One missile struck the plant's assembly workshop

The strike hit the grounds of the Bryansk College of Management and Business

Significant damage to production facilities was recorded

Missiles hit a road several hundred meters from the plant

Homes and cars were damaged in the strike

Local residents reported that many people were trapped under the rubble

Zelensky said Ukrainian forces struck a plant in Russia's Bryansk Oblast that manufactures control systems for Russian missiles. The facility, identified as Kremniy El, is one of Russia's largest microelectronics producers.