Ukrainian forces strike plant producing fuel for Russian Iskander ballistic missiles near St. Petersburg

On November 9, Ukrainian forces targeted a Morozov plant near St. Petersburg responsible for producing fuel for 9M723 Iskander-M ballistic missiles. The General Staff reported that the attack damaged three production workshops simultaneously. Each strike hinders the enemy's capability to manufacture missiles for the Iskander systems, which target Ukrainian cities.

The extent of the damage at the Morozov plant, which also produces explosives and solid propellants for Topol-M intercontinental missile systems, is currently being assessed. The plant, part of Russian state defense conglomerate Rostec Corporation, is a crucial link in the supply chain for Russia's military ballistic missiles. Rostec faces international sanctions, and Ukraine sanctioned the plant in August.

The Russian Defense Ministry did not comment on the incident. This attack follows Ukraine's increased long-range strikes on Russian oil refineries and military-industrial plants since early summer, gradually weakening Russia's military and economic potential. Meanwhile, Russia has intensified its attacks in Ukraine, including with ballistic missiles, while Ukrainian air defenses struggle with a shortage of Patriot interceptors to counter the ballistic threat. The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the claim.