Ukraine Strikes Russian Missile Control Systems Plant in Bryansk

Ukrainian forces successfully targeted a plant in Bryansk, Russia, that manufactures control systems for Russian missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on March 10, 2026. The strike against the Kremniy El plant represents a strategic effort to disrupt Russia’s military-industrial supply chains.

Strategic Strike on Kremniy El Plant

According to President Zelensky, the operation was a success, with Ukrainian forces hitting the Kremniy El plant, a major Russian microelectronics manufacturer. “An operation has just successfully taken — a plant in Bryansk was hit. This plant manufactures control systems for all types of missiles of the Russian Federation,” Zelensky stated during an online media briefing, adding that Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi had informed him of the strike. Kyiv Independent reports.

The General Staff of Ukraine confirmed the attack, stating that air-launched Storm Shadow missiles were used. “The target was hit and significant damage to production facilities was recorded,” the General Staff said in a Telegram post, noting that the extent of the damage was still being assessed. Yahoo News.

Kremniy El: A Key Component of Russia’s Military

Kremniy El is one of Russia’s largest producers of military microelectronics, manufacturing semiconductor components crucial for missile guidance and control systems. Its products are integrated into various Russian weapons systems, including the Pantsir air defense complexes and Iskander missile systems. Kyiv Independent. The plant has been a target in previous attacks, highlighting Ukraine’s strategy of striking deep within Russia to degrade its military capabilities.

Russian Response and Reported Casualties

Russian regional officials confirmed an attack on industrial infrastructure in Bryansk and reported damage following explosions. Whereas, Bryansk Oblast Governor Alexander Bogomaz reported six deaths and 37 injuries as a result of the missile attack. Barron’s reports that Bogomaz claimed Kyiv specifically targeted civilians.

According to the Telegram channel SHOT, three people were killed in one of the city’s neighborhoods, and three more were killed by rockets that fell nearby. The attack reportedly involved seven British “Storm Shadow” missiles launched from Ukrainian Su-24 aircraft operating from the Odesa region.

Previous Attacks on Kremniy El

This is not the first time the Kremniy El plant has been targeted. Previous incidents include an attack in April 2025 and debris from a downed Ukrainian drone causing a fire in October 2024. Ukrinform reports that these attacks demonstrate a sustained Ukrainian effort to disrupt the plant’s operations.