Precision Drone Attacks Disrupt Russia’s Ammonia and Fuel Production

Ukrainian drones targeted the Nevinnomyssk Azot chemical plant in Stavropol region and the Novokuybishevsky Catalyst Plant in Samara region, disrupting critical nodes in Russia’s defense-industrial supply chains as was reported on June 14.

Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation, noted, “Unknown UAVs attacked Nevinnomyssk Azot, which is a critically important element of Russia’s defense-industrial complex”.

In Stavropol region, Nevinnomyssk Azot—one of Russia’s largest producers of nitrogen fertilizers and ammonia—came under drone attack around 01:00 local time. Russian Governor Vladimir Vladimirov reported, “Fragments were recorded falling in the industrial zone of Nevinnomyssk,” indicating the unmanned aerial vehicles had penetrated the plant perimeter. The facility synthesizes up to one million tons of ammonia and over a million tons of ammonium nitrate each year, essential both for agriculture and the manufacture of explosive materials.

Simultaneously in Samara region, drones struck the Novokuybishevsky Catalyst Plant, a facility vital to Russia’s oil-refining sector and the production of military fuels. Russian Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev confirmed, “An attempt was made tonight to attack one of Novokuybyshevsk’s industrial enterprises with UAVs,” adding that no casualties or significant damage were reported  . The plant produces over 50 types of catalysts—including liquefied hydrocarbon gases, benzene, phenol, acetone, and synthetic ethanol—without which Russia’s refineries cannot operate.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine later confirmed the strikes, noting “The Defense Forces continue to take all measures to undermine the military and economic potential of the Russian occupiers and force Russia to stop its armed aggression against Ukraine.”

Earlier, a series of drone strikes targeted the Azot chemical plant in Russia’s Tula region overnight on June 8, causing multiple explosions and a fire at the facility.