On the day when Russian occupation forces recorded new failures, Ukrainian defenders delivered an important strike against one of the key defense enterprises in the aggressor country
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed that during the night of May 23, a successful attack was carried out on a facility in the Lípetsk region of Russia, specifically the "Energia" factory located in the city of Yelet. According to the Ukrainian Defense Forces headquarters, this operation was conducted by Ukraine's special military units in close coordination with other military formations. As a result of the precise strike on the enterprise, which plays a significant role in Russia’s military industry, a series of explosions occurred, and a large fire broke out. Preliminary reports indicate that the target was completely struck, although details about the extent of the damage and possible consequences are still being clarified. Official information states that the "Energia" plant is one of Russia’s largest producers of chemical power sources. This facility holds strategic importance for the country's military industry, as it is the sole manufacturer in the Russian Federation producing batteries for glide and correction modules that are installed on aerial bombs. At the same time, "Energia" produces batteries for the "Iskander-M" tactical missile complexes, sea-based cruise missiles, and a range of universal batteries supplied to various military equipment’s power systems. The Ukrainian General Staff emphasized that halting the operation of this enterprise would significantly complicate the Russian army’s ability to plan and execute missile strikes and employ high-precision weapons. They assess that the current damages could negatively impact the technical support for Russian forces, which in turn would aid Ukraine’s efforts to liberate occupied territories. Comments regarding this attack have appeared amid reports of previous Ukrainian actions in the region. It was noted that the day before, there were drone attacks on Russian facilities in Yelet, including the battery plant, which also resulted in fires. Reports are circulating about new explosions and fires at enterprises vital to Russia’s military industry. This once again demonstrates that Ukrainian defenders continue active operations against infrastructure supporting Russia’s military efforts, complicating its strategic plans. To summarize, it is worth emphasizing that the successful strike on "Energia" marks an important step in Ukraine’s counteroffensive. It not only inflicts economic and technical damage on Russia’s military machinery but also exerts psychological pressure, showing that Ukrainian defenders are capable of purposefully disrupting enemy logistics, depriving it of the ability to effectively utilize high-precision weapons and missiles. While Ukrainian forces have not disclosed all the details of the strike yet, it is clear that this episode once again underscores the resilience and determination of Ukraine’s counteroffensive efforts and sends an important signal to the enemy. Ukrainian sources, trusted by the Ukrainian side, assure that such operations will continue, with the main goal of undermining Russia’s military potential and supporting Ukraine’s security and independence.