Ukrainian forces hit Orel's Proton-Elektotex plant with Neptune missiles

Strike on missile component production

On the night of 7 November, the Ukrainian Defence Forces carried out a precision strike on a facility of the Russian military-industrial complex. The target was the capacity of the joint-stock company "Proton-Elektotex", located in Orel.

As reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, coastal missile systems "Neptune", belonging to the Navy, were used to neutralise the plant.

Consequences of the attack

The official statement from the General Staff confirms a hit on the target. Following the strike, a fire broke out on the enterprise's premises, and explosions were recorded. The exact extent of the damage is currently being established.

The targeted enterprise

"Proton-Elektotex" is a Russian manufacturer of optoelectronic equipment and devices operating on a full production cycle. Among the company's products are components for modern weapons:

• modules for the Kh-71 "Kover" cruise aviation missiles;
• switch-inverters for the 9M723 ballistic missiles of the "Iskander-M" operational-tactical missile system.

Damage to this production may complicate the manufacture of components for the missiles with which the Russian army continues to attack Ukrainian cities.

Strategic objective

The military command emphasises that the actions are carried out within the framework of the right to self-defence, enshrined in Article 51 of the UN Charter. Systemic measures are aimed at undermining the military-economic potential of the aggressor and forcing the Russian Federation to cease its armed aggression against Ukraine.