Ukraine Hits Russia’s Tambov Powder Plant for Third Time, Alongside Strikes in Kursk and Voronezh
On the night of June 11, 2025, Ukraine’s Defense Forces carried out coordinated strikes against Russian military targets, including a renewed attack on the Tambov Powder Plant, an ammunition depot of the 106th Airborne Division in Kursk, and a warehouse at Buturlinovka airfield in Voronezh. The strikes were confirmed by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
This marks at least the third strike on the Tambov Powder Plant, which was previously targeted in January, February, and July 2024. The facility is part of the Rostec defense conglomerate and is responsible for producing over 200 types of gunpowder used in small arms, artillery, and rocket systems. It also manufactures coloxylin, a nitrocellulose compound used in the production of explosives.
The repeated focus on Tambov suggests an effort to disrupt munitions production at a key point in Russia’s military supply chain. Damage to the facility has previously led to temporary halts in output and heightened pressure on other domestic ammunition producers.
In addition to the Tambov strike, Ukrainian forces targeted an ammunition depot in the Kursk region, reportedly belonging to the 106th Airborne Division — a formation often deployed in active combat zones. In Voronezh, explosions were also recorded at a warehouse on the grounds of Buturlinovka airfield, a military base used to support fighter operations and logistics.
These attacks are part of Ukraine’s broader strategy of targeting logistical and industrial sites supporting Russia’s war effort. Recent months have seen an uptick in long-range drone and missile operations aimed at depots, airfields, and defense manufacturing plants well behind the front lines.
While full assessments of the damage are still underway, the strikes appear to align with a pattern of targeting infrastructure linked to Russia’s ongoing military operations in Ukraine. Repeated hits on specific sites, such as Tambov, indicate a continued focus on reducing Russia’s capacity to replenish ammunition stockpiles and maintain operational tempo.
Ukraine has not commented on the specific methods used in the June 11 operation, though prior attacks of this nature have involved long-range drones and precision-guided munitions.
