26 October 2026
During a massive drone attack on Voronezh, in addition to the Voronezhsintezkauchuk petrochemical plant, the Northern Bridge was targeted, and the Voronezh Aircraft Manufacturing Company was also likely hit.
The aircraft manufacturing facility is part of PJSC Ilyushin, which belongs to Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), a developer and manufacturer of aircraft under the Ilyushin brand.
Reports also say the Northern Bridge across the Voronezh Reservoir was struck and later closed to traffic.
Voronezh Aircraft Manufacturing Company
According to Supernova+, drones struck the Voronezh Aircraft Manufacturing Company.
The plant specializes in producing and modernizing wide-body, long-range aircraft, including the Il-96 and, in particular, the Il-96-400M.
Fire following a drone attack in Voronezh, October 26, 2026. Photo credits: Supernova+
According to the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, the facility also manufactures aircraft components for the MC-21, SJ-100, and Il-114-300 aircraft, as well as pylons and engine nacelles for the PD-14 and PD-8 engines.
In addition, the plant was involved in the development program for the Il-112V military transport aircraft.
Voronezhsintezkauchuk
Voronezhsintezkauchuk specializes in producing synthetic rubber and thermoplastic elastomers used in the tire industry, rubber product manufacturing, and other applications.
According to OSINT Varta, the facility is linked to supply chains serving Russia’s defense sector.
Attack on the Voronezhsintezkauchuk plant, October 26, 2026. Map: Militarnyi
On September 25, Militarnyi reported a drone attack on the facility, following which a fire broke out on its premises.
Northern Bridge in Voronezh
In addition, a monitoring resource reported an attack on the Northern Bridge across the Voronezh Reservoir.
Later, reports emerged that traffic around the bridge had been suspended and smoke was visible.
Voronezh Region Governor Alexander Gusev confirmed that fires had broken out at several industrial facilities in the city but did not specify their names.
Damage to the Northern Bridge in Voronezh, October 26, 2026. Map: Militarnyi
The extent of the damage to the reported industrial facilities and the bridge remains unknown.