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Ukraine Launches December 18 Missile Strike on Kamensky Combine in Rostov Region, Russia Claims All ATACMS and Three Storm Shadows Intercepted

Dec 19, 2024, 03:04 PM

On December 18, the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a missile strike targeting the Kamensky Combine, a chemical plant in Russia's Rostov region. The attack involved six U.S.-made ATACMS missiles and four British Storm Shadow missiles. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, all six ATACMS were intercepted, and three out of the four Storm Shadow missiles were also shot down, with one missile reportedly deflected, causing damage to a building on the site. The Kamensky Combine is known for producing rocket fuel and explosives, making it a strategic target in the ongoing conflict. In response to the attack, Russian officials have vowed to retaliate.