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Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles to strike a key Russian chemical plant in Bryansk, crucial to Moscow's war efforts.
(Reuters) -Ukraine's military said late on Tuesday that it struck a chemical plant in southern Russia's Bryansk region that it described as vital to Moscow's war effort, in an attack that included Franco-British Storm Shadow air-launched missiles.
"A massive combined missile-and-air strike was carried out, including with air-launched Storm Shadow missiles that penetrated Russia's air defence system," the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces said in a statement on the Telegram messaging app.
"The results of the strike are being assessed," it said.
It described the plant as a "key facility" producing gunpowder, explosives and rocket fuel.
Reuters could not independently verify the report.
The Russian Defence Ministry said in a Telegram post on Tuesday evening that within four hours in the afternoon its air defence units destroyed 57 Ukrainian drones over the Bryansk region.
The ministry rarely reports any damages inflicted by Ukraine in the war that Russia started with its full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Alexander Bogomaz, the governor of Bryansk region, said in a Telegram post that Ukraine was attacking the region with drones and missiles on Tuesday afternoon. He added that no one was injured in the attack and no damage was reported.
(Reporting by Ron Popeski in Winnipeg and Lidia Kelly in Melbourne; Editing by Leslie Adler and Bill Berkrot)
A chemical plant is an industrial facility where chemicals are produced, processed, or refined. These plants can manufacture a variety of products, including pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, and explosives.
Storm Shadow missiles are air-launched cruise missiles developed by the UK and France, designed for precision strikes against high-value targets. They are capable of penetrating enemy defenses.
Air defense refers to the measures taken to protect against aerial threats, including missiles and aircraft. It involves various systems and strategies to detect, intercept, and destroy incoming threats.
A military strike is an offensive action taken by armed forces to attack a target. It can involve various forms of weaponry and is typically aimed at achieving specific military objectives.
In military terms, a drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used for surveillance, reconnaissance, or combat missions. Drones can be remotely controlled or operate autonomously.
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