Fire breaks out near Proton plant after missile strike in Russia's Oryol

Explosion and flames near production site

A fire broke out in the area of the Proton plant in the Russian city of Oryol following a missile attack. Footage released shows intense burning and thick smoke.

Potential infrastructure losses

Preliminary information suggests that a complex of enterprises specialising in the production of optoelectronics and power semiconductors may have been hit.

The scale of the damage and the consequences of the attack have not yet been clarified.