A strike has been reported on an industrial zone in the Russian city of Yelets, Lipetsk region, with emergency services assessing the aftermath. According to local residents and monitoring channels, the likely target was the Energia plant, which manufactures batteries for missile systems, aircraft and other military equipment.
Russian media reported this, citing Lipetsk region Governor Igor Artamonov.
The governor confirmed the strike on Yelets’ industrial zone in a post on the Max messaging platform. He said emergency services were working at the scene, while information about possible casualties was still being verified.
Local chat groups and the Ukrainian monitoring channel Exilenova+ suggested that the Energia plant had been targeted.
The facility specializes in manufacturing batteries and accumulators used in missile systems, aircraft and other types of military equipment.
There has been no official confirmation that the Energia plant itself was hit. The extent of any damage and reports of possible casualties remain unclear.
