On October 23, the Proton plant in the Russian city of Oryol came under a missile strike. The facility manufactures optoelectronic equipment and electronic components for Russia’s military-industrial complex, and footage released after the attack shows significant damage to at least one production building.
This was reported by Exilenova+.
According to the channel, an aviation missile alert was issued in Oryol during the attack. Videos published online show missiles flying toward the area and the moment of impact on the plant.
Preliminary reports said Storm Shadow cruise missiles may have been used in the attack. There is no official confirmation of the type of weapon used in the reports provided.
Proton manufactures optoelectronic equipment and military-purpose components and is involved in Russia’s defense-industrial supply chain.
According to Exilenova+, the plant’s products are used in the production of S-71 Kover air-launched cruise missiles, 9M723 Iskander-M ballistic missiles and Pantsir-S1 surface-to-air missile and gun systems.
The plant also produces diode modules, inverter switches and electronic components for onboard weapons systems.
Later footage published after the strike shows major damage to one of the production and assembly buildings. According to the channel’s assessment, the upper floors, roof and parts of the facade collapsed.
The exact consequences of the strike and the full extent of the damage to the plant are still being assessed.
