Ukrainian Neptune missiles strike Russian factory producing components for Iskander missiles

Ukrainian missile forces struck the Russian defense industry facility Proton-Electrotex in the city of Oryol overnight on November 7.

The attack was carried out using Neptune coastal missile systems operated by the Ukrainian Navy, according to Ukraine’s General Staff.

Ukrainian military officials reported that the strike successfully hit its target.

A fire broke out at the factory, and explosions were reported at the site. The extent of the damage is still being assessed.

Proton-Electrotex specializes in manufacturing optoelectronic equipment and electronic components used in Russian weapons systems.

In particular, the company produces modules for Kover air-launched cruise missiles and inverter switches used in 9M723 ballistic missiles deployed by Russia’s Iskander-M missile systems.

Ukraine’s General Staff emphasized that strikes on such facilities are intended to weaken Russia’s military production capabilities and disrupt the manufacturing of missiles used to attack Ukrainian cities.