Drones attacked a chemical plant in the Perm region, more than 1500 km from Ukraine

On the night of 3 October, drones struck a chemical plant in Russia's Perm region, which is located outside the 1500 km from the Ukrainian border. The information was confirmed by several sources, although official confirmation is still limited.

What we know

• Location: Perm Krai, Russia, is a region far to the east of Ukraine, which increases the level of technological complexity of the attack.

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• The object of the attack: chemical plant - refers to an enterprise where chemicals or components are produced.

• Form of attack: drone strike; the exact models of UAVs are not yet known.

• Consequences: Information about the damage is still fragmentary; there are no confirmed reports of casualties or widespread destruction.

Meaning and context

• Such a strike at a considerable distance from the combat zone shows the ability of one side to use drones over long distances.

• The Perm Territory is a strategically important region in the Russian economy, especially in the chemical and petrochemical industries.

• If confirmed, this will be one of the most “long-range” strike operations in recent times, which may have both symbolic and military-strategic significance: a strike not only on military or logistical targets, but also on economic infrastructure deep in the rear.

• Such actions can have a psychological effect: they can show that the Russian Federation is not safe from “external” attacks even on its own territory.