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Ukrainian drones hit Energia plant supplying batteries for Iskander and Kinzhal missiles. “Yet another important facility of the Russian aggressor’s military-industrial complex was struck target area, a series of explosions, and a fire at the site. The PАО Energia is one of the largest chemical power source manufacturers in Russia and the only producer of batteries for guidance and correction modules installed on aerial bombs also manufactures also batteries for Iskander-M short-range ballistic missiles, naval cruise missiles & range of universal batteries used in power systems for specialized military equipment.

The General Staff emphasized that shutting down the plant could deprive Russian forces of critical power elements needed for a significant portion of their weapon systems. Fire destroys workshop at Energia plant
In a later update, ASTRA reported that one of the workshops at the Energia plant in Yelets, Lipetsk Oblast, was destroyed by fire following the drone strike overnight on 23 May. Citing sources in Russia’s Emergency Ministry, ASTRA confirmed that the drones hit the facility, which specializes in producing chemical power sources used across the defense industry, civil aviation, naval systems, and the energy sector. As a result of the attack, nine workers from the enterprise were reportedly injured.

Energia’s role in Russian weapons production. Energia produces sealed lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, and lithium-ion batteries for UAVs, aviation, naval platforms, and missile systems, including those used in Iskander and Kinzhal rockets. The plant also manufactures components for Russia’s radio-electronic warfare systems like Krasukha and Moscow-1, according to Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD). Astra notes that drone batteries are among Energia’s products. Militarnyi notes that the plant holds contracts with over 20 entities across Russia’s military-industrial complex. Among its known defense clients mainly...

KBP (Tula): Producer of Kornet ATGMs and man-portable air-defense systems Kalashnikov Concern: Manufacturer of attack drones and robotic systems. NPO Splav: Supplier of Grad, Tornado MLRS, & munitions KB Tochmash, Strela: Developers of Pantsir air defense systems & aviation missiles
NPO Kvant, Sozvezdie, Delta: Key EW, comms, and reconnaissance system providers Fleet (13th Ship Repair Plant): Supplying power systems for naval ships. NPO Poisk, AО 1015 ZRVTI: Developers of reconnaissance electronics, radars, & repair services for air defense weapons. 

Energia was identified as a logistical bottleneck in Russia’s weapons supply chain, w/only two other similar facilities nationwide. In 2024, the plant doubled production & received nearly 1 billion rubles in state investment. The company also supplies Russia’s Ministry of Defense, Roscosmos, FSB, MVD, & other govt agencies, according to CCD.

“Yet another important facility hit by Ukraine attacking on military-industrial complex,” confirming hits target area, in a series of explosions, a fire at site. See extent of damage is still being assessed.

The Lipetsk Oblast-based plant’s output supports Russian drones, naval systems, ,& electronic warfare equipment. Ukraine has been conducting an air campaign against Russian strategic targets such as ammunition depots, command centers, military factories, oil processing and storage facilities, attacks aim to degrade Russia’s ability to wage war, disrupt logistics, & reduce the effectiveness of Russian military operations. Local footage shows  explosions and a fire at facility. Eyewitnesses cited by Russian Telegram channels, including ASTRA, said several drones reached their target. Visual evidence shows significant damage to a factory building. Geo-confirmation by the OSINT project KiberBoroshno verified that affected site was part of Energia industrial complex, identifying several impact points and ongoing fires...Ukraine’s confirms the strike on Energia plant. Later, Ukraine’s General Staff officially confirmed that the Ukrainian Armed Forces carried out the strike on the Energia plant. In a statement published on 23 May, the military noted that the op was conducted overnight by Special Op Forces in coordination w/other components of Ukraine’s Defense Forces.