Drones strike Russian Azot chemical plant
The gist
Drones struck Azot chemical plants in Russia's Perm region and Tula Oblast, setting both on fire.
Both plants make nitric acid used in military explosives.
How it unfolded
- Sep 11, 2026ASTRA had previously reported an attack on the Azot plant in Berezniki, Perm region.
- Oct 23, 2026Drones struck the Azot plant in Berezniki; ASTRA's OSINT analysis said the plant was on fire, and footage showed thick smoke and explosions were heard near the facility.
- Oct 23, 2026The Russian Defense Ministry's daily report on destroying 443 drones overnight mentioned air defense operations in the Perm region.