On the night of June 14, unknown individuals carried out an air attack on one of the largest chemical plants in Russia, Nevinnomyssk Azot. It is important to understand that it is located in the city of Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Territory.
Points of attention
- Nevinnomyssk Azot is vital for Russia as it produces nitrogen fertilizers, ammonia, methyl acetate, and acetic acid, making it a significant target for any malicious actors seeking to disrupt chemical production.
- The attack on Nevinnomyssk Azot is part of a larger trend, with reports indicating another drone attack on an enterprise in the Samara region, emphasizing the need for heightened security measures to protect industrial facilities across Russia.
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The Governor of the Stavropol Territory, Vladimir Vladimirov, made a statement on this occasion.
According to the latter, drone debris fell in the industrial zone of the city of Nevinnomyssk.
Vladimirov also officially confirmed that the attack was directed at the chemical enterprise "Nevinnomyssk Azot".
Initially, the Kremlin protege in the region reported one victim, but later clarified that no one was injured as a result of the incident.
Local residents who witnessed the attack are posting video evidence of the drone attack online.
They show drones flying over the city, and then explosions occur near the enterprise.
What is important to understand is that Nevinnomyssk Azot is one of the largest producers of nitrogen fertilizers and ammonia in the aggressor country of the Russian Federation.
This plant houses the only plants in Russia for the production of high-purity methyl acetate and acetic acid, as well as the country's first melamine production facility.
In addition, it is indicated that drones attacked an enterprise in the Samara region.
According to Ukrainian channels, either Novokuybyshev Catalyst Plant LLC or Novokuybyshev Petrochemical Company JSC could have been hit. The information is being clarified.
