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Drone strike causes fire at Azot chemical plant in Russia's Tula Oblast
A drone strike hit the Azot chemical plant in Novomoskovsk, Tula Oblast, Russia, on 8 June 2025, causing a fire. Source: Telegram channel Astra; other Russian sources; Tula Oblast Governor Dmitry Milyaev. Details: Local reports indicate that at least five explosions were heard in Novomoskovsk, with some residents claiming they heard up to eight. Russian Telegram channels reported that one drone struck the Azot plant, though details remain unverified. The Azot plant, officially Novomoskovsk Azot JSC, is Russia's largest producer of ammonia and nitrogen fertilisers and a leading manufacturer of mineral fertilisers, ammonia, organic plastics, resins, chlorine, caustic soda, calcium chloride, nitric acid, argon and methanol, according to its website. Russian media and sources later reported 12 explosions in Novomoskovsk. Milyaev confirmed the drone strike on the Azot plant and stated that the fire had been extinguished. No casualties were reported, and Ukraine has not officially confirmed its involvement. Background: The Azot chemical plant was previously targeted by a drone attack on the night of 23–24 May 2025, which also caused a fire and prompted evacuations of nearby villages. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
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a day ago
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Chemical plant in Russia's Tula Oblast reportedly hit 2nd time in drone attack
Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. The Azot chemical plant in Novomoskovsk caught fire after it was reportedly targeted a second time in a drone attack overnight on June 8, independent news channel Astra reported. The plant was previously struck and caught fire on May 24 in a similar overnight drone attack. Novomoskovsk in Russia's Tula Oblast is located about 395 kilometers (245 miles) from Ukraine. Astra shared unverified footage of what appears to be smoke rising from the Azot chemical Plant following the June 8 drone attack. The Azot company produces ammonia and nitrogen fertilizers, as well as organic plastics, resins, chlorine, and nitric acid, according to open sources. Tula Oblast Governor Dmitry Milyaev earlier reported that a drone attack hazard was declared in the region. The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the claims. Ukraine regularly strikes military targets deep within Russian territory in an effort to diminish Moscow's fighting power in its ongoing war. On June 1, Ukraine launched a game-changing drone attack on four key Russian military airfields, damaging 41 planes, including heavy bombers and rare A-50 spy planes. Kyiv claims it has disabled 34% of Russia's strategic bomber fleet in what is seen as one of the most daring operations during Russia's full-scale war. Read also: Ukraine downs fighter jet in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Air Force says We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
