Russian Explosives-Linked Chemical Plant Hit by Drones as Locals Report Ammonia Smell

Ukrainian drones struck the Azot chemical plant in Novomoskovsk, Tula region, according to the OSINT community Exilenova+ on June 25.

The facility is one of Russia’s major chemical plants and, among other products, manufactures components used in the production of explosives. The attack was confirmed by Serhii Sternenko, advisor to the Ukrainian Minister of Defence.

The attack reportedly lasted for several hours. Local residents filmed drones flying over the area and reported hearing explosions throughout the night.

After the strikes, residents also reported the smell of ammonia in the air and problems with the electricity supply.

The governor of the Tula region later confirmed that an industrial facility in Novomoskovsk had been damaged. He also reported damage to power transmission lines.

NASA FIRMS detected a fire at the Novomoskovsk GRES power plant, which is located near the Azot chemical plant and is considered part of the broader industrial site.

The power plant has an installed electric capacity of 233.7 MW and a thermal capacity of 302.4 Gcal per hour. It employs 366 people.

The Azot chemical plant in Novomoskovsk is one of the largest chemical industry facilities in Russia. It specializes in the production of nitrogen fertilizers, including ammonia, urea, and other chemical products, and is part of the EuroChem holding.

The plant also produces chemical components needed for the manufacture of explosives at Russian factories.

Earlier, Ukraine’s Security Service struck Russia’s Metafrax Chemicals plant in the Perm region, 1,700 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, halting production at a facility that supplies dozens of Russian military producers.

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