Ukrainian drone attack ignites fire at Moscow region factory

Ukrainian long-range drones attacked the Kronstadt factory in Dubna, leading to a fire. This facility, located north of Moscow, is known for producing Orion drones and Banderol cruise missiles. The attack took place early in the morning on May 28.

Residents of Dubna recorded on video the moment when Ukrainian Liutyi drones precisely hit the industrial facility with the Kronstadt logo. After the strike, a significant fire broke out in one of the workshops, and the building's external metal coating was torn apart, suggesting an explosion inside.

The Kronstadt factory in Dubna is a modern facility, launched in 2022. Defense Express notes that its location was chosen to utilize the potential resulting from nearby facilities, such as Dubna Machine-Building, which Kronstadt acquired in 2020. MKB Raduga, where Kh-101, Kh-59, Kh-69, and the fast Kh-32 missiles are produced, is also nearby.

Theoretically, Dubna should be well protected by air defence systems due to its strategic significance. However, footage from the scene shows a lack of adequate systems to counter air threats.

Let's recall that the S8000 Banderol missile, assembled at the Dubna facility, has been prepared for launch from Orion drones (also built in Dubna). In the long term, the weapon is planned to be carried by Mi-28N helicopters.

The weight of the mentioned weapon is about 200 kg, with the warhead weighing over 110 kg, of which the explosive material itself weighs about 50 kg. The fuel reserve is about 60 kg. The dimensions of the S8000 Banderol missile are approximately 5 metres in length, and the wingspan of the folding wings reaches 2 metres. The cruising speed of this missile is 520 km/h. However, the guidance system for the ammunition to the target is unknown.