Ukraine Reportedly Strikes Russia’s Largest Petrochemical Plant in Western Siberia
Local authorities confirmed that a fire broke out after several drones crashed into an industrial facility, though they did not identify the site by name.
Ukrainian drones reportedly struck Russia's largest petrochemical plant in Tyumen region, western Siberia, on Monday. Local authorities confirmed a fire broke out following multiple drone strikes on an industrial facility, though the specific plant's name was not disclosed. Unverified reports claimed the target was the ZapSibNeftekhim plant, operated by the Sibur petrochemical company, situated in Tobolsk, approximately 2,200 kilometers (1,370 miles) from Ukraine's border.
Videos on social media showed substantial smoke rising from the facility. Reuters cited an industry source indicating the plant would be shut indefinitely for damage assessment. Ukraine did not claim responsibility for the attack, which comes after strikes on two Russian oil refineries. The Moscow Times, a Russian journalist publication, criticized recent actions by Russia's Prosecutor General's Office as attempts to silence independent reporting and called for support to continue its work.
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