Key facts
- Ukraine's General Staff reported striking the Voronezh Semiconductor Plant on June 22.
- The plant allegedly produces components for Russian Iskander and Kh-101 missiles, and Pantsir S-1 air defense systems.
- Voronezh Oblast Governor Aleksandr Gusev confirmed three injuries and a missile threat.
- Damage to the facility and smoke plumes were visible on social media.
- Ukraine claims the strike will significantly impair Russia's missile production capabilities.
A key Russian factory producing components for advanced missile systems was struck by Ukrainian forces in the city of Voronezh on June 22, Ukraine's General Staff reported. The Voronezh Semiconductor Plant is alleged to manufacture electronics for Russian Iskander and Kh-101 missiles, as well as the Pantsir S-1 air defense system.
Voronezh Oblast Governor Aleksandr Gusev initially reported a missile threat in the region. Subsequently, social media displayed images and videos of substantial smoke rising from Voronezh, with damage clearly visible at a facility identified as the semiconductor plant. Gusev stated that three individuals sustained injuries, and noted collateral damage to residential areas.