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Zelenskiy says ukraine's military hit key Russian missile plant in bryansk region
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 10, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 10, 2026
Quick Summary
Ukraine’s military struck the Kremniy El microelectronics plant in Russia’s Bryansk region on March 10, using Storm Shadow missiles to destroy critical missile guidance component production, causing civilian casualties and disrupting Russia’s weapons supply chain.
Ukraine Strikes Major Russian Missile Plant in Bryansk, Key Components Hit
Ukrainian Attack on Bryansk Missile Component Factory
KYIV, March 10 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine's military struck a key plant in Russia's Bryansk region bordering Ukraine on Tuesday that produces components for missiles.
Details of the Strike
Ukraine's military said British Storm Shadow missiles were deployed against the Kremniy bfactory and posted a video which it said showed explosions and a fire at the plant. It said the facility produced critical missile components.
Official Statements
"Our fighters struck one of the important Russian military factories in Bryansk," Zelenskiy said in his nightly video address, referring to a report from top Ukrainian commander Oleksandr Syrskyi.
"The plant produced electronics and components for Russian missiles. The very missiles that strike our cities, our villages and civilians," he said.
Russian Response and Casualties
The governor of Bryansk region, Alexander Bogomaz, said on Telegram that six civilians were killed and 37 injured and posted a video showing him at the scene.
Bogomaz made no mention of the plant in what he described as a "terrorist missile attack". The injured were being treated in hospital.
Significance of the Target
Role in Russian Military Production
The Ukrainian military's general staff, posting on Telegram, described the plant as "a critically important link in the chain of production of Russian high precision weapons" producing semiconductor devices and integrated micro chips.
Extent of the Damage
"The target was hit and significant damage to production facilities was recorded," the General Staff said. "The extent of the damage is being clarified."
Visual Evidence
The video posted on Telegram shows aerial images of a series of explosions and large fires over a large area near woods.
(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa; Writing by Max Hunder; Editing by Alexandra Hudson and Ron Popeski; Editing by Alistair Bell)
Key Takeaways
- •Ukraine deployed British-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles to hit the Kremniy El plant in Bryansk, which produced discrete semiconductors, microchips, and control systems for Russian missiles such as Iskander, Pantsir, Topol‑M, Bulava, and S‑300/400 (ukrinform.net).
- •President Zelenskiy confirmed the strike during remarks after being informed by Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi, emphasizing the plant’s role in producing components for missiles used against Ukrainian civilians (newsukraine.rbc.ua).
- •Local governor Alexander Bogomaz reported civilian casualties, with at least two to twelve injured and killed depending on reports, and emergency services responding, though he framed it as a missile attack rather than military strike (themoscowtimes.com).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Zelenskiy says Ukraine's military hit key Russian missile plant in Bryansk region
1What Russian facility was targeted by Ukraine's military?
Ukraine targeted the Kremniy factory in Russia's Bryansk region, which produces electronics and missile components.
2What weapon was used in the Bryansk missile plant attack?
British Storm Shadow missiles were reportedly used by Ukraine in the strike on the Kremniy factory.
3What was the outcome of the missile strike in Bryansk?
The attack resulted in significant damage to the production facilities and casualties, including six civilians killed and 37 injured.
4Why is the Bryansk plant important in Russia's military supply chain?
The plant produces critical electronics and components for Russian high precision missiles, making it a vital link in the supply chain.
5Who confirmed the strike on the Bryansk region missile factory?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and top Ukrainian commander Oleksandr Syrskyi both confirmed the attack.
