Ukraine Hits Russian Oryol Semiconductor Plant Supplying Missiles, Jets

Ukraine launched a drone strike targeting the Bolkhov Semiconductor Plant in Russia's Oryol region, a key facility producing microelectronics for Russian military equipment such as Sukhoi fighter jets and Iskander and Kinzhal missiles. The attack involved ten drones and caused a fire at the plant, which is a critical part of Russia's military-industrial complex and has been sanctioned by the U.S. since 2024. Ukrainian military officials described the plant as a significant center for Russia's military technology, likening it to a 'Silicon Valley' for defense systems. While Russia claimed to have intercepted many Ukrainian drones in the region, the damage to the plant and surrounding buildings was confirmed by both Ukrainian sources and local Russian officials. This strike represents a notable escalation in Ukraine's efforts to disrupt Russian military supply chains amid ongoing conflict. Moscow has not yet issued an official response to the attack.