https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-strikes-russian-defense-plant-producing-missile-components-general-staff-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-strikes-russian-defense-plant-producing-missile-components-general-staff-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-strikes-russian-defense-plant-producing-missile-components-general-staff-says#u93861Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:03:47 +0000Ukraine's military struck a Russian defense plant in Rostov Oblast, damaging facilities that produce components for Russian missiles and artillery. The plant, part of Russia's Tactical Missiles Corporation, produces opto-mechanical and optoelectronic equipment. This is part of Ukraine's ongoing efforts to disrupt Russian military production.Why it mattersThe strike is part of Ukraine's strategy to target Russian military infrastructure and production facilities. Russia has been using missiles and artillery to attack Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. Disrupting Russian mi