Ukrainian Drones Attack Sterlitamak Petrochemical Plant
On November 6, Ukrainian intelligence forces used long-range drones to attack the Sterlitamak Petrochemical Plant in Bashkortostan, Russia. The strike caused a fire in a workshop producing agidol, an aviation fuel additive. The plant is a key facility for Russia's military-industrial complex, manufacturing products for the army.
On November 6, Ukrainian intelligence personnel launched a drone attack on the Sterlitamak Petrochemical Plant in the Russian republic of Bashkortostan. The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense (GUR MO) confirmed the operation, noting that the strike resulted in a fire breaking out in the agidol production workshop. Agidol is an additive used in aviation fuel. The Sterlitamak plant is considered one of Russia's most important petrochemical enterprises, producing materials for the Russian army and military-industrial complex, including Ionol, aviation gasoline, and synthetic polymers. The attack demonstrates the reach and effectiveness of Ukrainian strike drones against critical Russian infrastructure. The plant had also been targeted by drones on November 4, according to Russian authorities. The incident highlights the strategic significance of the Sterlitamak facility in supporting Russia's defense sector and its role in the ongoing conflict.
