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Death toll from strike on Oryol factory rises to five
A missile strike hit the Proton factory in Oryol, Russia, on October 23.
The regional governor said five factory workers have died, after the body of the last missing person was found under the rubble.
Seven injured people remain in hospital, while 17 people sought medical care after the strike.
Proton makes electronic components, including semiconductors and optoelectronic equipment.
Its products are used in Russia’s defense supply chain, including in radar and air-defense systems.
Emergency services are continuing work at the site.
The death toll from a missile strike on the Proton factory in Oryol rose to five, according to regional governor Andrey Klychkov.
The body of the fifth employee was found beneath the rubble of a damaged building.
Seven people are receiving inpatient treatment at the regional hospital.
The strike took place on October 23, and emergency services were still working at the site on October 27.
- Who
- Five employees of the Proton factory were killed. Seven injured people are receiving inpatient treatment.
- What
- A missile strike hit the factory, and the reported death toll rose to five.
- When
- The strike took place on October 23. The fifth body was reported found on October 27.
- Where
- The Proton factory in Oryol, Russia.
- Why
- Not stated
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A missile strike hit the factory in Oryol.
The body of the fifth employee was found beneath the rubble, bringing the reported death toll to five.
- Deaths
- 5 factory employees
- Hospitalized
- 7 people
- Strike date
- October 23
- Factory
- Proton, Oryol
- Earlier medical attention
- 17 people sought care after the strike
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What people are saying
Sad news — the body of the fifth deceased factory employee has been found under the rubble. He was the last person whose whereabouts had previously been unknown. My sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed.