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Ukraine Hits Russian Microchip Plant, Explosives Factory, Belgorod Airfield Fuel Depot, and Crimea Bridges

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Illustrative image. Aftermath of a Ukrainian strike on a Russian Kremniy EL Group facility in Bryansk, June 2026.
Illustrative image. Aftermath of a Ukrainian strike on a Russian Kremniy EL Group facility in Bryansk, June 2026. (Source: Exilenova_plus)

Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck several important Russian military and industrial targets, including a microelectronics plant, an explosives facility, an airfield fuel depot, rail bridges in occupied Crimea, and logistics warehouses in Donetsk region, Ukraine’s General Staff reported on July 7.

One of the targets was JSC Kremniy EL Group in Bryansk. The scale of damage is still being assessed.

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Kremniy EL Group is one of Russia’s leading microelectronics manufacturers. The company produces microchips, power semiconductor devices, and electronic components used in Russian control systems, communications equipment, electronic warfare systems, and weapons.

Ukraine also struck the Bryansky plant in the city of Seltso, Bryansk region. Four explosions were recorded near the facility, while the results of the strike are still being clarified.

The Bryansk Chemical Plant is an important part of Russia’s military-industrial complex. It produces gunpowder, explosives, and rocket fuel components used in ammunition and missiles that Russian forces use to strike Ukraine.

In addition, Ukrainian forces hit the fuel depot at Belgorod airfield. The extent of damage is still being assessed.

Ukraine also struck two railway bridges in occupied Crimea near Rozdolne and Ichki. According to the General Staff, Russian forces used the bridges for military logistics, including the movement of personnel, weapons, and ammunition.

Russian logistics depots were also hit near Volnovakha and Yasynuvata in Donetsk region.

Earlier, Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck eight Russian shadow fleet tankers in a single night. Ukrainian drones also hit a dry cargo vessel and a ferry during the same operation.

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