"The General Staff described the chemical plant as an important component of the Russian military-industrial complex, producing gunpowder, explosives, components for rocket fuel, and "for ammunition and missiles that the Russian military uses to shell the territory of Ukraine." The Air Force launched the attack in cooperation with ground forces, the Navy, and other components of the Ukrainian defense forces."
"Russia launched an overnight air attack on Kyiv, prompting a response from Ukraine's air defense units, the city's mayor said after Ukraine's military said it struck a chemical plant in Russia's Bryansk region. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko told residents to stay in shelters after the attack began late on October 21 as witnesses reported hearing explosions and air defense units in operation."
An overnight Russian air attack targeted Kyiv, triggering Ukrainian air defenses and shelter orders from Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Ukrainian forces struck a chemical plant in Russia's Bryansk region using Franco-British Storm Shadow missiles, the General Staff reported. The General Staff described the plant as integral to the Russian military-industrial complex, producing gunpowder, explosives and components for rocket fuel and ammunition. The Air Force coordinated the strike with ground forces, the Navy and other defense components. Bryansk authorities reported drone and missile attacks with no injuries or damage, while the Russian Defense Ministry said air defenses destroyed 57 Ukrainian drones.
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