A Plant Important To The Russian Army Has Been Hit In The Orel Region
3- 21.05.2025, 8:13
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A fire broke out at the plant.
Explosions were heard in the Orel region (RF) this night, May 21, and drones were recorded in the region. There appeared data about "flights" on the territory of Bolkhov Semiconductor Plant, where there was a fire.
This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to local publicks, Telegram-channel Exilenova+, and the governor of the Orel region Andriy Klichkov.
Orlov channels on the Internet wrote about "UAV overflights" over the region, and predicted that "the night will be noisy."

In the morning, publications appeared online about the alleged defeat amid an aerial attack in the region of the Bolkhov Semiconductor Devices Plant (JSC BZPP). In local publics, in particular, complained about explosions in the area of this facility.


What is known about the Bolkhov plant
This enterprise is preceded by sanctions from Western countries.
According to open sources, the Bolkhov plant produces microchips, semiconductors, indicators, and microassemblies.
The plant's products are also used in communication, control, REB systems and simulators for tanks and missile systems, the Exilenova+ TG channel notes.


"The enterprise cooperates with the concern "Sozvezdie" and other structures of the defense-industrial complex," the network said about this plant, which is considered an important element of the defense-industrial complex of the aggressor country.
In addition, footage of "cotton" at the Bolokhov plant this night appeared on the Internet. The photos, in particular, show smoke and fire.


Around 6 a.m., Governor Klitschkov of the Orel region told his Telegram that allegedly "11 enemy UAVs were destroyed" in the region that night.
"According to preliminary information, there are no damages or casualties, operational checks are underway at the scene," the Russian official assured.
As previously reported, on the night of May 21, a number of Russian regions complained of explosions, allegedly due to drone attacks.