Ukrainian drone forces struck the Azot chemical plant in Novomoskovsk, located in Russia's Tula region, causing explosions and power outages.
The strike targets industrial infrastructure critical to the Russian war effort. The Azot facility is a major producer of ammonia, nitrates, and nitric acid, with an annual production capacity of hundreds of thousands of tons [2]. According to reports, the plant also produces TNT and hexogen [2].
Residents in the Tula region reported a strong smell of ammonia following the attack [1]. The strikes also affected a nearby local power plant, contributing to electricity disruptions in the area [1]. These events are part of a broader Ukrainian campaign to degrade Russian industrial and energy capabilities through long-range aerial operations [2].
Russian authorities said that they shot down 30 UAVs during the incident [1]. The Ukrainian forces responsible for the operation are identified as the "Сили безпілотних систем" [2].
While some reports have mentioned strikes on other facilities, such as refineries or plants in the Bryansk region, the specific operation in Novomoskovsk focused on the Azot chemical complex [1], [2]. The resulting explosions and chemical odors indicate that the drones successfully reached the industrial site despite the reported interceptions.
“Ukrainian drone forces struck the Azot chemical plant in Novomoskovsk.”
The targeting of the Azot plant represents a strategic effort by Ukraine to disrupt the production of explosive precursors and chemical agents. By damaging facilities that produce TNT and hexogen, Ukraine aims to limit the Russian military's domestic ammunition supply and logistical capacity.
