Ukraine strikes key Russian chemical and battery plants
Andriy Kovalenko from the Ukrainian Centre for Countering Disinformation reported on the latest actions by Ukrainian forces. In the Tula region of Russia, the "Azot" chemical plant was attacked; its products can be used for military purposes.
What do you need to know?
- Where did the attack take place? The "Azot" chemical plant in the Tula region of Russia was attacked. The products of this plant can be utilised in the defence industry.
- What substances are produced at the plant? The chemicals produced include ammonium nitrate, methanol, and argon, which can be used for explosive materials and rocket fuels.
- Were there other attacks? Ukrainian media also report on drone attacks on the "Energia" battery factory in the Lipetsk region, which supplies products for the Russian Ministry of Defence.
What chemicals are produced at the "Azot" plant?
The "Azot" chemical plant in the Tula region of Russia was attacked. Andriy Kovalenko from the Ukrainian disinformation combat unit posted on the Telegram channel informing about the attack. He explained that the Russian plant produces products used for military purposes.
The substances produced by "Azot" include ammonium nitrate, methanol, and argon. Ammonium nitrate is a component of explosives, methanol can be used to produce fuels, and argon is used in metallurgy.
Is this the only attack on Russian factories?
Additionally, Ukrainian media reported that the "Energia" battery factory in the town of Yelets in the Lipetsk region was attacked by drones for two consecutive nights. "The region has been subjected to a massive UAV raid. Air defense and suppression equipment are working in Lipetsk and Yelets," said Igor Artamonov, the governor of the region, in a telegram channel. This factory is a key supplier for the Russian Ministry of Defence.
