Ukrainian strike destroys rocket fuel workshops at Kamensky Combine in Rostov
The Ukrainian General Staff released satellite imagery and battle damage assessments confirming a successful strike on the Kamensky Combine in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, Rostov region. The facility is a critical component of the Russian military-industrial complex, producing solid rocket fuel for Uragan, Smerch, and Tornado-S MLRS systems. The strike destroyed two major workshops and damaged four others. Ukrainian officials stated the operation aimed to degrade Russian ammunition production ahead of anticipated winter offensive operations.
Date: August 17, 2026
Location: Rostov Oblast, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Guardian