Ukrainian Drones Strike Sterlitamak Petrochemical Plant in Russia
On November 6, Ukrainian long-range drones struck the Sterlitamak Petrochemical Plant in Bashkortostan, Russia. The attack caused a fire in the Agidol additive workshop, crucial for aviation fuel production. This plant is a key facility for Russia’s military-industrial complex, manufacturing products such as Ionol, aviation gasoline, and synthetic polymers. No casualties were reported, but significant damage occurred.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine conducted a drone strike on November 6 against the Sterlitamak Petrochemical Plant located in Russia’s Bashkortostan region. The strike targeted the Agidol production workshop, which produces an additive essential for aviation fuel, causing a fire. The Sterlitamak Plant is vital to Russia’s oil and chemical industry, supplying products like Ionol, aviation gasoline, and synthetic polymers for the military and defense sectors. The attack exemplifies the use of drones in modern warfare to disrupt Russia’s military supply chain. Local Russian officials acknowledged explosions and damage to plant infrastructure, including the partial collapse of the water treatment facility. Emergency services responded on-site, with no reported injuries. This strike fits into a broader pattern of Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy and military-industrial sites deep inside Russian territory, aiming to weaken Russia’s war capabilities amid ongoing conflict. The operation was publicly confirmed by Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence and reported by multiple news agencies, highlighting the increasing strategic significance of drone technology in the conflict.
