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Drones strike Russian Azot chemical plant supplying explosives precursors — Astra

Drones struck the Azot chemical plant in Novomoskovsk, sparking a major fire, independent outlet Astra reported on Oct. 28.

28 October, 11:24 AM

Ukrainian drones cannot breach Russian military factories, expert warns

Key military facilities deep inside Russia remain largely impervious to Ukrainian drones, meaning that Kyiv’s deep strikes campaign has to focus on the wider supply chain of the Russian military industry, military analyst and NV Radio host Vasyl Pekhno said on Sept. 28.

28 September, 09:26 PM

Drones target one of world's largest fertilizer producers in Russia's Stavropol Krai - video

An overnight drone attack targeted the industrial zone of Nevinnomyssk, where the Azot chemical plant is located, Stavropol Krai governor Vladimir Vladimirov wrote on March 19.

19 March, 01:29 PM

Ukraine confirms attack on Russia’s chemical plant in Stavropol

Ukrainian forces struck the Nevinnomyssk Azot plant in Stavropol Krai, one of Russia’s largest chemical enterprises, damaging a production workshop at the site, Ukraine’s General Staff said on Dec. 4.

4 December 2025, 11:01 PM

Explosions, fire at chemical plant in Russia’s Bashkortostan

A powerful explosion at the Avangard chemical plant in Russia’s Republic of Bashkortostan ignited a large fire, Russian Telegram channels Baza, Shot, and Astra reported on Oct. 17.

17 October 2025, 11:47 PM

Russian chemical plant crippled by Ukrainian drones

Shchyokinoazot, a major chemical plant in Russia’s Tula Oblast, has suspended operations after a Ukrainian drone attack on July 17, according to Russian Telegram channel Astra.

17 July 2025, 11:51 PM

Ukraine, U.S. to launch joint venture in defense sector

Ukraine and the United States will create a joint venture to produce specialty chemicals for defense needs, Ukraine’s state-run defense holding, Ukrainian Defense Industry (formerly Ukroboronprom), announced on July 14.

14 July 2025, 09:25 PM

Major Russian chemical plant halts operations after drone strike — media

In Stavropol Krai, Russia, the Nevinnomyssk Azot plant — a facility producing components for explosives and artillery shells — has suspended its operations after a drone attack, Astra Telegram channel wrote on June 16.

17 June 2025, 07:50 AM

Drones strike major chemical plant in Ivanovo Oblast – Russian media

Explosions were reported in the city of Kineshma, in Russia’s Ivanovo Oblast, the Dmitrievsky Chemical Plant may have been targeted, Russian Telegram channels wrote on May 26.

26 May 2025, 08:01 AM

Explosions and fires at Russia’s strategic chemical plant and oil depot - videos

A series of overnight drone attacks followed by fires at several Russian industrial facilities were reported by residents, local Telegram channels and authorities on Jan. 14.

14 January 2025, 09:10 AM

Ukraine strikes Russian chemical plant in Bryansk

After a series of powerful explosions in Russia's Bryansk Oblast, a large chemical plant in the region is on fire, likely targeted in a Ukrainian missile strike, local Telegram channels reported on Jan. 13.

14 January 2025, 02:14 AM

Russian metallurgy and chemicals still 98% dependent on foreign software

Russian metallurgical, chemical, and fuel and energy companies are still 98% dependent on foreign software, The Moscow Times reported on Oct. 3.

3 October 2024, 06:31 PM

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