Ukraine's Special Operations Forces strike Russia's Stavrolen petrochemical plant
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces successfully attacked the Stavrolen petrochemical plant in Budyonnovsk, Stavropol Krai, on the night of November 11-12, 2025. Several drones hit the target, causing fires and explosions. The plant produces polymers and components used in Russian military equipment, including UAVs. Local authorities reported the fire likely resulted from drone debris, with no casualties or damage to residential areas confirmed.
On the night of November 11-12, 2025, Ukraine's Deep Strike units from the Special Operations Forces conducted a drone attack against the Stavrolen petrochemical plant located in Budyonnovsk, Stavropol Krai, Russia. Multiple drones successfully reached and struck the plant, according to Ukrainian SOF and General Staff sources. The attack caused significant explosions and a fire within the industrial zone, as confirmed by local residents and video evidence. Stavrolen operates a full hydrocarbon processing cycle, producing key polymers such as polyethylene and polypropylene, which are essential for manufacturing composite materials, body components, seals, insulation, and components for Russian military equipment including UAVs. Russian local authorities stated the fire was triggered by debris from intercepted and downed aerial assets, with no reported casualties or damage to nearby residential buildings. Emergency services responded to the incident. The strike is part of Ukraine's broader strategy to degrade Russia's military-industrial complex by targeting facilities linked to the production of military and dual-use materials. This attack follows previous strikes on the same facility and coincides with another drone strike on an ammunition depot in occupied Donetsk, indicating intensified Ukrainian efforts to impair Russian military supply chains and infrastructure.
