Russia Launches Massive 'Revenge' Strike on Kiev: Ukraine's Military Industrial Heart Hit

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that a massive missile wave was launched against military-industrial complexes and energy facilities in Kiev and its surroundings in response to Ukraine's attacks on civilian infrastructure. The strikes directly targeted strategic missile, drone, and electronic warfare factories.The Russian Ministry of Defense shared details of the massive 'revenge' strike on Kiev and its surroundings on Thursday, July 2. According to the official statement, numerous critical facilities that directly affect the logistical, air defense, and attack capabilities of the Ukrainian army were hit with precision. One of the main targets of the strikes was the Radionix company, which directly supports the combat capability of the Ukrainian Air Force.The Ministry reported that the facility produces control systems for Flamingo long-range cruise missiles, Fire Point-7 and -9 operational-tactical missiles, Neptun-M guided missiles, and anti-aircraft missiles under the Klon project. Additionally, the Kiev Radio Factory (Trimen-Ukraina), which produces sighting systems and integrated circuits for tanks and armored vehicles, was among the critical points hit.The production lines of the Ukrainian army's long-range strike aircraft were also disabled. The main assembly plants of the Antonov state-owned aviation company, which provides the Ukrainian army with An-196 Lyuty and Magura UA-type long-range drones and kamikaze drones, were destroyed.