Ukraine strikes Redkino fuel plant in Tver Oblast for second time in 2026
What happened
Ukrainian forces reportedly struck the Redkino Experimental Plant in Tver Oblast during the night of October 8–9, 2026, according to Ukraine's General Staff. The facility caught fire following the attack. The plant manufactures Decilin-M fuel for Kh-101 cruise missiles and ferrocene-based additives for diesel and aviation fuel. This marks the second Ukrainian strike on the installation in 2026, following a prior attack in February. The facility has been subject to international sanctions since September 2025.
Context and assessment
The Redkino plant is a key node in Russia's cruise missile supply chain, making it a strategically significant target for Ukrainian strikes aimed at degrading Russia's long-range strike capability. Kh-101 and Kh-55 missiles have been used extensively in strikes against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. The strike comes amid continued Ukrainian air operations targeting Russian military production. The facility's repeat targeting suggests either incomplete damage from the February strike or resumption of operations, indicating sustained Russian effort to maintain missile production despite sanctions and prior damage. This operation reflects Ukraine's strategy of disrupting Russian strike capacity through strikes on rear-area industrial targets.
Sources and confidence
Reported by Ukraine's General Staff (@GeneralStaffZSU) and cross-confirmed by @ClashReport on Telegram. Confidence score of 8.0 reflects corroboration across two channels. The confidence is supported by specific technical details about fuel production and prior attack history. Higher confidence would require independent verification of damage or Russian acknowledgment; lower confidence would result from single-source reporting or unconfirmed casualty claims.
Location
Redkino settlement, Tver Oblast, western Russia, approximately 190 kilometers northeast of Moscow. The Redkino Experimental Plant is an industrial facility in this region. Tver Oblast lies in the broader Russian hinterland, beyond the primary combat zone but within range of Ukrainian long-range strike systems.
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