{
  "id": 595030,
  "title": "Petrochemical complex in Russia's Tobolsk shuts down after drone attack — Reuters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/petrochemical-complex-in-russias-tobolsk-shuts-down-after-drone",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-11T18:38:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ukrinform - Economy",
    "slug": "ukrinform-economy",
    "url": "https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/4153274-petrochemical-complex-in-russias-tobolsk-shuts-down-after-drone-attack-reuters.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A petrochemical complex in Russia's Tobolsk region has temporarily ceased operations following a drone attack, according to Reuters. The facility, operated by ZapSibNeftekhim, is responsible for producing around 40% of Russia's liquefied gas (LPG) supply. On Tuesday, no LPG shipments were made from the Tobolsk loading point to the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange (SPIMEX), indicating the extent of the disruption caused by the attack.\n\nPrior to the incident, the complex routinely sold approximately 4,000 metric tons of a technical propane-butane mixture daily. ZapSibNeftekhim produces about 6 million metric tons of liquefied gas annually, underscoring the significant impact of the attack on Russia's energy sector. Half of the LPG generated at this facility is utilized as feedstock for petrochemical production at Sibur's integrated complex in Tobolsk.\n\nThe attack was carried out by Ukraine's Defense Forces on August 10, targeting the TobolskNeftekhim petrochemical plant in the Tyumen Region of Russia. The full impact of the incident on the complex's operations and the broader market remains to be seen as damage assessment continues.",
  "summary": "The ZapSibNeftekhim petrochemical complex in Tobolsk, Tyumen Region, Russia, has been shut down indefinitely following a drone attack.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}