On December 18, Ukraine’s Defense Forces successfully struck a russian military-industrial facility in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, Rostov Region — the Kamensky Combine. The OSINT community CyberBoroshno confirmed the attack location through geolocation analysis.
This was possible due to videos shared by local residents, which captured russian air defense activity and at least three explosions on the combine’s premises. Although the combine is just 14 km from the Ukrainian border, it lies approximately 220 km from the current frontline.
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The strike apparently involved ATACMS ballistic missiles, as suggested by the attempts of russian air defense systems to intercept high-altitude objects. Additionally, Storm Shadow/SCALP cruise missiles were likely used, evidenced by debris, including the identified Microturbo TRI 60-30 engine from one intercepted missile near Kamensk-Shakhtinsky.
The attack was highly effective, and the use of these missiles is justified, as the Kamenky combine produces solid rocket fuel. This fuel is used in munitions for the Uragan, Smerch, and Tornado-S multiple-launch rocket systems. Reports also suggest the combine supplies solid fuel for the production of Iskander ballistic missiles.
Furthermore, the facility is linked to solid fuel production for russian intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and previously contributed to the development of Topol-M missile fuel during the Soviet era. russia is actively expanding the combine’s capacity, adding a new production area.
Given the combine’s strategic importance, it is heavily guarded by air defense systems. As of this summer, detailed satellite images revealed at least one S-400 system and two Pantsir missile systems positioned around it.
Notably, the combine was previously targeted by Ukrainian forces on September 23 using kamikaze drones or, according to some reports, Neptune missiles. However, the strike needed to be repeated.
Facilities of this class are designed with missile strikes in mind. Satellite imagery shows the combine’s buildings are widely spaced, and earth embankments are extensively used to shield critical areas.
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