Ukraine attacks Russian chemical factory with drones

Ukraine attacks Russian chemical factory with drones

Ukraine started a drone attack on a Russian chemical factory in the western city of Tula in the night from Friday to Saturday, as the country's security service reported. Russian authorities have not yet recognized the attack.

Details on the attack on the chemical plant

According to the SBU, the Aleksinsky Chemical plant was hit by at least 13 Ukrainian drones, which led to explosions and smoking clouds after the attack. The employees were evacuated.

damage and effects

The main goal of the attack, the production facility for shooting powder, released orange clouds of smoke due to the release of acids, according to the SBU. A source also reported damage to the Aleksinskaya Thermal Power, since a 110 kV current line was damaged.

evidence ticker and regional reactions

Videos spread on social media, which were verified by CNN, show the attack on the Aleksinsky Chemical plant, which is about 120 miles (200 km) south of Moscow, carried out by the SBU and the special units of Ukraine. The company produces shooting powder and ammunition for the Russian army.

reaction of the Russian authorities

The attack triggered air raid salarism in different regions of Russia, starting around 9:30 p.m. local time. An SBU representative said that the security service is carrying out a "comprehensive operation" against institutions in Russia that are involved in the war in Ukraine.

strategic goals and correspondence

"The destruction of weapons, military airfields and companies that are part of the Russian military industry reduces Russia's ability to terrorize our country," added the source.

Explanation of the governor of Tula

The governor of the Tula region, Dmitriy Miliayev, said that a drone attack from Ukraine was repelled from Russia during the night, but did not mention the chemical factory in its statement on Saturday. Miliayev reported that an "attack with enemy UAVs was repaid by the air defense units of the Russian Ministry of Defense in the Tula region".

damage and current situation

The governor added that falling debris had damaged the glazing of a private house but were not to complain about injuries. "The situation is under control," says Miliayev.

official statement by the Russian Ministry of Defense

The Russian Ministry of Defense said: "Last night, an attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack with UAVs against facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation was thwarted."

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