Russia, Ukraine

Putin's Chemical Plants on Fire as ATACMS Missiles Strike Inside Russia
Kyiv targeted Russian factories developing weapons, an oil depot, a refinery and air defense systems, a Ukrainian official said.
Ukraine Says Hit Russian Army Plant In Missile Strike
Ukraine's army said Tuesday its missiles struck a Russian chemical factory that makes rocket fuel and ammunition in the Bryansk border region.
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces strike military chemical plant near Bryansk, Russia
Units of the Unmanned Systems Forces, together with other units of the defence forces, attacked a strategic facility of the Russian military-industrial complex, namely a chemical plant near Bryansk that produces gunpowder,
Ukraine confirms strike on Bryansk Chemical Plant crucial to Russia’s military production
The Bryansk Chemical Plant, which produces gunpowder, explosives, and components for rocket fuel, including ammunition for artillery, MLRS, aviation, and cruise missiles, was targeted in the strike, the Ukrainian Security Service (SBS) said.
Explosions hit chemical plant in Russia's Bryansk region
Powerful explosions were reported in Russia's Bryansk region on the evening of January 13. The network reports an attack on a chemical plant that produces gunpowder, explosives, and solid fuel components for rocket fuel,
Ukrainian strikes in Bryansk: ATACMS missile impact revealed
In the Bryansk Oblast, a series of powerful explosions suggest the deployment of potent weapons such as the MGM-140 ATACMS ballistic missiles. This is not the first time this weapon has been utilised in the Bryansk region.
Ukraine strikes Russian chemical plant in Bryansk
Air raid alerts were also issued in Belgorod, Kursk, Rostov oblast and Sevastopol in occupied Crimea, according to Russian news Telegram channel “Ostorozhno, novosti.” Locals reported hearing at least 10 explosions in the sky over Bryansk,

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