Kyiv says ‘massive’ attack struck key industrial plant
21 October 2025
Ukraine used British missiles to strike an important chemical plant in Russia that makes gunpowder and explosives, Kyiv’s military said on Tuesday.
The General Staff of Ukraine’s armed forces said on social media that a “massive combined missile and air strike” had been carried out, and that Storm Shadow missiles had “successfully penetrated the Russian air defence system”. The outcome of the strike is still being assessed.
“The Bryansk Chemical Plant is a key facility of the aggressor state’s military-industrial complex. The plant produces gunpowder, explosives, and rocket fuel components used in ammunition and missiles employed by the enemy to shell the territory of Ukraine.
“We are grateful to our partners for their continued support of Ukraine in resisting the Russian invaders.”
Images on social media appear to depict flames billowing out of the Russian facility.
The use of the Storm Shadow missiles will likely spark condemnation from the Kremlin which has previously warned the West not to arm Ukraine with weapons capable of long-range attacks. Kyiv argues that targeting Russian facilities integral to the war efforts is imperative.
The UK gave Ukraine permission to use its Storm Shadow missiles inside Russia last year, with the first reported strikes occurring in November.
On Monday, John Healey, the British defence secretary, said Vladimir Putin sees the UK as his “number one enemy” because of its support for Ukraine.
Russia launched an overnight air attack on Kyiv on Wednesday morning igniting cars and shattering windows, according to Vitali Klitschko, Kyiv’s mayor.
Emergency services attended several sites where the debris from the destroyed air weapons fell, but no casualties have been reported.
It comes as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin called off peace talks after Russia refused to accept America’s terms for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
The White House announced on Tuesday that the US president would not be meeting his Russian counterpart “in the immediate future” after a phone call between negotiators had turned sour.
Sergei Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister, told Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, that Russia would not agree to a ceasefire that froze the front lines in Ukraine.
“On Monday, John Healey, the British defence secretary, said Vladimir Putin sees the UK as his “number one enemy” because of its support for Ukraine.”
That’s a badge of honour John.
Wear it with pride. Better than wearing a putinaZi tie eh Hegseth you putinoid turd?
Indeed the UK has shown its support. Where the hell is France and others who claim support. I could be speaking out of school but I don’t see such stories from other countries. Sad simply sad!!!
“Sergei Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister, told Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, that Russia would not agree to a ceasefire that froze the front lines in Ukraine.”
Trump can go two ways from this point :
1/ finally understand that negotiating with child-murdering nazis is pointless and ensuring that Ukraine is provided with every assistance needed to defeat nazi ruZZia
Or :
2/ double down on the Witless-Lavrov position and resume screaming at Zel to give land to savages.
So which is it going to be?
Care to wager which way he goes?