‘Weeks’ Without Power: Partisans Claim Sabotage Hit Russian Missile Components Plant

The Atesh partisan movement said it carried out a sabotage operation at an electrical substation serving the Voronezh Semiconductor Devices Plant-Assembly (the VZPP-Sborka plant) in Voronezh, Russia, which produces electronic components for Russian missiles and air defense systems.According to Atesh, a partisan agent spent an extended period reconnoitering the site, planning the operation, and identifying security vulnerabilities.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official.He eventually infiltrated the substation near the plant and damaged the main distribution cabinet supplying power to the facility before leaving the city.The partisans said the statement was published with a delay to protect the safety of Atesh agents. The sabotage caused a major voltage surge and power outage across the plant’s workshops. According to the partisans, restoring full power to the facility took weeks, during which delivery deadlines for key components were missed, delaying production of the missiles and air defense systems.The claims could not be independently verified.The Voronezh Semiconductor Devices Plant-Assembly is a key manufacturer of electronic components for Russian military systems.The plant produces integrated circuits, power switches, and power supply units for the onboard computers and navigation systems of Kh-101 missiles; automation components and control units for Iskander-K missiles; and semiconductors for the radars and fire-control systems of the Pantsir-S1 air defense missile-gun complex. Other Topics of Interest CARTOON: Ukraine Continues to Hold Firm Despite the Pressure From Both Ends Serhii Kolyada’s ironic take on the latest international events. “Putin does not plan to stop the war, despite massive losses, and is preparing for a broad mobilization. The Russian army and Putin’s regime must be stopped for the greater good,” the report added.Plant previously targeted in Ukrainian missile strikeThe reported sabotage follows a June 22 Ukrainian strike on a Voronezh facility producing electronic components for Russian precision-guided weapons.Ukraine’s General Staff said that Air Force units had struck a facility that was part of Russia’s defense-industrial base and produced components for missile guidance systems, onboard computers, and air defense equipment.Russian independent outlet Astra, citing OSINT analysts, identified the likely target as the Voronezh Semiconductor Devices Plant-Assembly, a claim later confirmed by the Ukrainian military.Ukraine said the strike was intended to reduce Russia’s ability to manufacture precision-guided weapons used against Ukrainian targets.The General Staff said high-precision air-launched cruise missiles were used in the attack but did not specify the type. Some Russian pro-war Telegram channels claimed Storm Shadow missiles may have been used, although Kyiv has not confirmed these claims.Russian regional authorities confirmed an attack on Voronezh, saying air defenses had intercepted multiple aerial targets.Russian pro-war blogger ZAPISKI VERANA (Veteran Notes) claimed the strike caused fatalities, although this was not confirmed.“Their number is being determined, but judging by the fact that the strike occurred on Monday in the middle of the workday, the consequences will be dire,” he wrote.Astra also reported that the Voronezh Regional Blood Center announced a shortage of donor blood following the strike, but about two hours later, said that additional donors were no longer needed. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization, reporting since 1995. Its international reach – 97% of readers are outside of Ukraine – make it truly Ukraine’s global voice.