Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly confirmed a strike on the Kamensky plant in Russia's Rostov Region. According to him, the enterprise is part of the Russian military-industrial complex and is involved in missile production. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine citing the head of state's Telegram message.
What Exactly Was Hit
In addition to the plant itself, Ukrainian military forces, according to Zelenskyy's statement, hit a Pantsir-S2 anti-aircraft missile and gun system and a command-and-staff vehicle of the S-400 Triumph air defense system. The President estimated the total cost of the destroyed air defense assets at approximately 70 million dollars. He thanked SBU soldiers and other units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces for carrying out the operation.
About the Kamensky Plant
According to Ukrainian sources, the Kamensky plant specializes in the production of solid rocket fuel. It is used for ammunition for the Uragan, Smerch, and Tornado-S multiple rocket launcher systems, as well as a number of missile systems and aviation weapons. Thus, the strike targeted a link in the supply chain providing Russian missile systems with fuel and finished products.
How the Strike Was Carried Out
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Kamensky plant was struck on the night of October 31 using attack drones and Neptune missiles. According to these data, a finished goods warehouse caught fire at the enterprise, and four production workshops sustained damage. The Russian side's figures or assessments of the scale of damage are not provided in the submitted materials.
Long-Range Strike Strategy
Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine is "justly defending itself against Russian aggression" and doing everything to reduce Russia's ability to continue the war. It is specifically noted that Kyiv is working on increasing the strike range and plans to scale up units carrying out long-range strikes on Russian territory. This indicates the systemic nature of the operations rather than isolated episodes.
