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21 November 2025

Azot plant hit by Ukrainian drones

Azot plant hit by Ukrainian drones

Ukrainian drones attacked the Azot chemical plant in Perm Krai on October 3rd, according to regional Governor Dmitry Makhonin. The strike reportedly disrupted production at the facility, one of Russia’s largest nitrogen fertilizer producers, located about 1,700 km from Ukrainian-controlled territory, which produces ammonia, urea, and ammonium nitrate.

“According to updated information, an attack by enemy drones was carried out at night… There was a brief stoppage of the technological cycle at Azot,” Makhonin said. “Emergency services specialists continue to work at the scene, and an operational headquarters has been set up.”

The attack follows a September drone strike on a chemical plant in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, which sparked a fire and forced evacuations, according to Russian independent media outlet Astra.

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