On August 11, the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine powerfully struck with drones the “Orenburg Helium Plant” in Orenburg, Russia. What is important to understand is that this is the only enterprise in the aggressor country that produces a critically important component for the production of missiles in the space and aviation industries. This was reported by Online.UA, citing its sources in the GUR.
Points of attention
- The strike symbolizes a significant blow to Russia's military infrastructure and showcases Ukraine's capability in disrupting key facilities.
- Local residents heard explosions and witnessed drone flights during the attack, indicating the scale and impact of the operation.
DIU continues to weaken Russia
According to insiders, the drone flights could have been observed by local residents, who also reported a series of explosions in the area of the plant.
At around 8:00 PM, local authorities ordered an emergency closure of a section of the federal highway M-5 “Ural” in the area of the villages of Perevolotske and Kholodni Klyuchi.
It is worth noting that this is where the target of Ukrainian military intelligence is located.
The Orenburg Helium Plant is the only helium production enterprise in Russia and one of the largest in Europe.
According to sources at GUR, its annual capacity is to process about 15 billion cubic meters of natural gas.
Helium is widely used in rocket production, the space industry, and aviation.
The target attacked by military intelligence is directly involved in Russia's aggression against Ukraine and is one of the key objects of the Russian military-industrial complex, an insider in the DIU emphasizes.
