Ukraine hits Russian chemical plant with UK-made Storm Shadow missiles
Original story by: BBC News
Last updated: Oct 22, 2025
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- Context: Ukraine has reported a successful strike on a Russian chemical plant using UK-made Storm Shadow missiles. This action is presented by Ukraine as crucial for disrupting Russia's military-industrial complex and its ability to wage war. The incident occurs amidst heightened international pressure on Russia and ongoing air attacks in Ukraine.
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- Detailed Summary:
- Ukraine claims to have successfully struck the Bryansk Chemical Plant with Storm Shadow missiles, penetrating Russian air defenses.
- The Ukrainian military stated that the plant produces gunpowder, explosives, and rocket fuel components essential for Russian ammunition and missile systems used against Ukraine.
- This strike follows repeated warnings from the Kremlin against Western nations supplying Ukraine with long-range attack capabilities.
- The attack coincides with European leaders, including the UK Prime Minister, vowing to increase pressure on Russia's economy and defense industry.
- A joint statement from Ukrainian, German, French, Italian, Polish, Danish, Finnish, EU, and Norwegian leaders emphasized the need for Ukraine to be in a strong position for any future ceasefire.
- In a separate event, Russia launched an overnight air attack on Kyiv.
- Recent diplomatic developments include a meeting between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, where the US leader reportedly indicated he would not supply Tomahawk cruise missiles.
- Plans for talks between Trump and Vladimir Putin in Budapest have been put on hold, with Trump citing a desire to avoid a "wasted meeting."
- A key obstacle to peace talks mentioned is Russia's refusal to cease fighting along the current front lines.
- Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, and Russia currently occupies approximately 20% of Ukrainian territory, including Crimea which was annexed in 2014.
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