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Ukraine Launches Missile Attack on Kamensky Plant in Rostov Region on December 18, 2024; 10 Missiles Intercepted

Dec 18, 2024, 06:55 PM

On December 18, 2024, the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a missile attack on the Rostov region of Russia, marking the first use of Storm Shadow/SCALP cruise missiles in this area during the ongoing conflict. Preliminary reports indicate that the attack targeted the Kamensky Plant, a significant facility involved in the production of rocket fuel, explosives, and ammunition components. Local authorities, including the Acting Governor of Rostov Oblast, Yuri Slyusar, reported that Russian air defense systems intercepted at least 10 missiles, including MGM-140B ATACMS and Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG missiles. Despite the defensive efforts, debris from downed missiles was observed in the region, and explosions were reported in Taganrog and Kamensk-Shakhtinsky. The attack has heightened tensions, as the Kamensky Plant is crucial for Russia's missile production capabilities.