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Fires Reported at Two Petrochemical Plants in Russia
Fires have broken out at two petrochemical plants in Russia's Samara and Tatarstan regions. The Ukrainian military has not yet commented on the claims, and the extent of the damage remains unclear.
It has been reported that drones, allegedly belonging to Ukraine, targeted two petrochemical plants in different regions of Russia. The attacks reportedly took place hundreds of kilometers away from the front line.
The first fire broke out at the Togliatti Kauchuk petrochemical plant in Samara Oblast. Flames were seen around the facility following the incident, which occurred in the morning hours.
According to local residents, long-range drones were spotted over the city of Tolyatti before the attack. Images purportedly showing moments before and after the attack were shared on social media.
Shortly after, a large fire was reported at the Nizhnekamskneftekhim synthetic rubber plant in Tatarstan. Thick black smoke was seen rising over the city.
Nizhnekamskneftekhim is located more than 1,200 kilometers from the closest point to the Ukrainian border and is one of Eastern Europe's largest petrochemical plants. The facility has previously been targeted in attacks allegedly carried out by Ukraine, with one recent incident occurring in May.
The extent of the damage is currently unclear. The Ukrainian military has not yet commented on the reported attacks.
Recently, Ukraine has increasingly relied on domestically produced drones for strikes deep inside Russia, particularly targeting oil refineries, logistics lines, and facilities connected to defense production.
These developments have once again highlighted how strategic infrastructure within Russia has become a highly sensitive target in the course of the war.
Source: Kyiv Independent
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