# Ukraine strikes Russian defense plant producing missile components, General Staff says

https://mins.news/en/item/75442

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-26 17:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-strikes-russian-defense-plant-producing-missile-components-general-staff-says/

> Ukraine’s General Staff said Ukrainian forces struck the Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant in Russia’s Rostov Oblast overnight on Sept. 26. A fire broke out in the foundry and equipment in five production buildings was damaged, though the extent could not be immediately verified. The facility supplies equipment for artillery, missile and anti-tank weapons.

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