Ukraine strikes Russian battery plant in Yelets, Lipetsk region

On October 25, an industrial zone in Yelets, Russia's Lipetsk region, was attacked, with the Energia plant as the likely target. The facility is a key Russian military-industrial enterprise. Lipetsk Governor Igor Artamonov confirmed the attack on the industrial zone, stating emergency services are working at the scene. Monitoring channels reported possible cruise missile strikes, though no official confirmation of damage exists. Energia is Russia's largest producer of chemical power sources, making batteries for drones, air defense missile systems, aviation, and navy. Under Western sanctions, the plant was previously attacked in May 2025 and January 2026.