Ukraine attacked where it hurts Russia. Storm Shadow missiles hit chemical plants

Ukrainian troops attacked a chemical plant in the Bryansk Oblast in Russia on Tuesday, using, among others, Storm Shadow missiles – informed the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

“On October 21, 2025, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in cooperation with the Ground Forces, Naval Forces and other (army) components, attacked a chemical plant in (Bryansk Oblast). A massive, combined missile and air attack was carried out, among others, using Storm Shadow air missiles, which defeated the Russian air defense system,” reads the release. staff on Telegram.

The General Staff emphasized that the attacked plants are an important enterprise of the Russian arms industry. This factory produces gunpowder, explosives and components for rocket fuel, in particular for ammunition and rockets, which Russia uses to shell Ukrainian territory.

The staff thanked partner countries for consistently supporting Ukraine in repelling Russian invaders. “The armed forces of Ukraine continue to carry out attacks on strategic objects of the military-industrial complex on the territory of the Russian Federation, weakening the offensive potential of the aggressor country,” it was reported.

According to Bloomberg, Ukraine first fired British longer-range Storm Shadow missiles at targets in Russia in November 2024. Storm Shadow are cruise missiles with a range of approximately 250-300 km, launched from aircraft. This weapon is characterized by high accuracy. The missile is equipped with a technical solution that guides itself to the target and avoids terrain obstacles thanks to the built-in GPS system.

From Kiev Iryna Hirnyk (PAP)

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