Ukraine strikes two petrochemical plants in Tatarstan and Russian helicopter manufacturing facility

Ukraine's defence forces struck the Nizhnekamskneftekhim petrochemical complex and the Nizhnekamsk oil refinery in Tatarstan on the night of 14-15 November. They also hit the Monolit plant in Russia's Bryansk Oblast.

Source: Ukraine's General Staff on Telegram

Details: The Nizhnekamskneftekhim complex was hit in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, more than 1,000 km from the Ukrainian border. It is one of Europe's largest petrochemical facilities and is part of the Sibur holding.

Explosions were heard and a fire broke out on the facility's premises. The plant manufactures synthetic rubber and plastics, which are used, among other things, to produce tyres for military equipment and other components.

The only primary oil distillation unit, ELOU-AVT-7, at the Nizhnekamsk oil refinery was also hit. A fire was reported at the site.

The extent of the damage to both facilities is being assessed.

In addition, Ukrainian forces struck the Monolit facility in Trubchevsk, Bryansk Oblast. The plant specialises in manufacturing aircraft, including helicopters, as well as spare parts and components for them, and in metalworking.

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