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Missile Strike Hits Russian Defense Electronics Plant in Orel, Video
UNITED24 Media • • world
Key Points:
- The Proton optoelectronics plant in Orel, Russia, was reportedly struck by Storm Shadow cruise missiles on October 23, according to preliminary reports from the Exilenova+ Telegram channel.
- The facility produces critical optoelectronic equipment and electronic components used in Russia's military-industrial complex, including parts for S-71 "Kover" cruise missiles, Iskander-M ballistic missiles, and Pantsir-S1 air defense systems.
- Proton supplies diode modules, inverter switches, and other essential electronic components for onboard weapon systems deployed in the conflict in Ukraine.
- There is currently no official information regarding casualties from the missile strike on the plant.
- On October 22, Ukrainian strike drones targeted Russia’s 75th Arsenal in Serpukhov, Moscow region, causing a fire at a defense facility involved in the repair and storage of air-defense systems, as reported by the Exilenova+ OSINT community.
