Ukrainian forces strike gas processing plant in Russia's Astrakhan

Deep strike units from Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SOF), in coordination with the Unmanned Systems Forces, struck the Astrakhan gas processing plant, owned by Russian energy giant Gazprom near the Caspian Sea, on the night of 14-15 December.

Source: SOF press service; General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Details: The General Staff said explosions and a large-scale fire had been recorded on the plant's premises.

Information about the extent of the damage is being gathered.

For reference: The Astrakhan gas processing plant is a crucial component of Russia's gas and petrochemical infrastructure, playing a pivotal role in fuel and petrochemical production nationwide. It processes natural gas and gas condensate into petrol, diesel and fuel oil, which Russia subsequently uses for military purposes.

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