Ukraine strikes Russian steel and chemical plants

Ukraine-Russia war Novolipetsk Steel Plant Azot chemical plant drone strikes industrial sabotage

Ukrainian drone and missile strikes targeted major industrial facilities in Russia, specifically hitting the Novolipetsk Steel Plant (NLMK) in the Lipetsk region and the Azot chemical plant in Novomoskovsk, Tula Oblast.

At the NLMK facility, which is one of the world's largest steel producers, reports indicated a fire following the attack. Lipetsk Governor Igor Artamonov stated that 45 drones were shot down over the region, though drone debris caused damage to residential buildings and industrial infrastructure.

The Azot chemical plant, a subsidiary of the EuroChem group, was also targeted. The facility is a significant producer of ammonia, ammonium nitrate, urea, and methanol, substances used in the production of explosives and artillery ammunition. Tula Oblast Governor Dmitry Milyayev reported that drone debris damaged residential houses and industrial zones in Novomoskovsk.

Other reported strikes include an attack on the Tolyattiouchetil petrochemical plant in Samara on October 24, which resulted in a fire and interruptions to electricity and water supplies. Additionally, Ukrainian forces reportedly struck the Energia plant in Yelets, which produces guidance modules for aerial bombs.

Entities

Armed Forces of Ukraine · Azot chemical plant · Dmitry Milyayev · Eurochem · Igor Artamonov · JSC Energia · Novolipetsk Steel Plant · Proton plant · Russia · Togliatti-Kauchuk · Ukraine · Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure occurred over 2,000 times between mid-July and mid-October. fakti.bg
[○ 1 SOURCE] A strike on the Togliatti-Kauchuk petrochemical plant damaged a pipeline and installations.
[○ 1 SOURCE] A Russian drone attack in Kharkiv injured four people, including a four-year-old boy. www.actualno.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] An attack on the Proton plant in Oryol destroyed a main microchip production hall.
[● 4 SOURCES] Ukrainian drones attacked the Azot chemical plant in Novomoskovsk, Tula Oblast. www.actualno.com · armlur.am · news.az · wydarzenia.interia.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ukraine's gas reserves in storage are above 16 billion cubic meters. fakti.bg
[● 2 SOURCES] The Azot plant is part of the EuroChem group and produces ammonia, ammonium nitrate, urea, and methanol. www.actualno.com · armlur.am
[● 2 SOURCES] Ukrainian strikes hit JSC Energia, the sole producer of guidance modules for aerial bombs. www.actualno.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lipetsk Governor Igor Artamonov stated that 45 drones were shot down over the region. news.az
[● 3 SOURCES] A fire was reported at the NLMK facility. www.actualno.com · armlur.am · news.az
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Azot chemical factory in Novomoskovsk was targeted by drones. armlur.am
[○ 1 SOURCE] A fire occurred at the Tolyattiouchetil petrochemical plant in Samara on October 24. armlur.am