Drones attack chemical plant in Russia's Perm Krai – photo

Drones have attacked the Azot chemical plant in the city of Berezniki in Russia's Perm Krai.

Source: Russian Telegram channel Astra; Berezniki Mayor Alexei Kazachenko; Perm Krai Governor Dmitry Makhonin

Details: Astra reported on the evening of 2 October that two powerful explosions had occurred at the Azot chemical plant in Berezniki.

Kazachenko confirmed the incident but did not provide details.

"A temporary interruption of the technological cycle occurred at the Azot branch of JSC Uralchem on 2 October at 20:45. There are no casualties. There is no threat to the environment. The plant is now operating normally," he said.

Makhonin reported in the morning that drones had attacked Berezniki.

Quote from Makhonin: "Regarding the situation in Berezniki. Updated information has indicated that an enemy UAV attack took place overnight… There was a brief interruption of the technological cycle at Azot [plant], but the facility is now operating normally. There is no threat to the environment and the safety of residents is not at risk. Emergency service specialists continue to work at the scene. An operational headquarters has been set up."

Details: The governor said that a two-apartment residential building had been damaged in the attack, but no casualties had been recorded.

For reference: The Azot plant is the largest producer of nitrogen fertilisers in Russia and the sole supplier of several chemical products, including higher aliphatic amines, sodium nitrate and crystalline sodium nitrite. It produces ammonia, urea and ammonium nitrate, which are used in agriculture and the manufacture of explosives.

Berezniki is located over 1,500 km from the border with Ukraine.

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