Ukrainian defence forces attack again chemical plant in Kirovo-Chepetsk. The drones damaged an ammonia production facility and a section of the main gas pipeline. This is the second successful attack on this facility in a month.
A massive blow to the Uralchem plant«
A large chemical plant in Kirovo-Chepetsk, owned by Uralchem, was targeted by Ukrainian drones. The attack destroyed an ammonia production facility and damaged a section of the main gas pipeline.
The plant specialises in the production of ammonium nitrate, a key component for ammunition production. The damage significantly affected the company's operations.
Second attack in a month
This is the second time the plant has been hit in the last month. On 4 March, the facility was attacked and destroyed by Lutyi drones:
- production workshop;
- composition of ammonium nitrate;
- nitric acid shop;
- ammonia tank;
- other equipment.
Regular strikes led to the almost complete destruction of the plant, which supplied military raw materials to Russia.
Context.
Since the beginning of 2024, the Ukrainian defence forces have significantly expanded their strike zone in Russia. Thanks to precision strikes, strategic facilities of the Russian military-industrial complex are being destroyed.
The plant in Kirovo-Chepetsk was one of the key suppliers of components for Russian ammunition.
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