Acid-carrying container damaged by drones in Novosibirsk.
In Tula, Russia, the aftermath of a drone attack on the Novomoskovsk plant has been reported by local authorities. The attack, confirmed by Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation, caused a fire and led to the damage of a natural gas pipeline and an acid tank, resulting in injuries to three individuals, with two requiring hospitalization.
The attack sparked emergency measures, with on-site laboratories of Rospotrebnadzor and emergency services working to assess the situation. As of present, air samples show no excess of harmful substances in the immediate area, as confirmed by the regional head, Dmitry Milyaev, on his Telegram channel.
Mikhail Pantaleev, the first deputy chairman of the government, is overseeing the scene. Milyaev assured that the situation is under control. Residents of the nearby village of Hrytsovo were evacuated due to safety concerns, and the incident is part of a series of attacks on Russian facilities, including another target—the PAO Energiya plant in Yelets.
This attack serves as a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, impacting Russia's ability to produce chemicals used in military applications, such as ammonium nitrate for explosives and methanol for rocket fuel components. The attack and subsequent evacuations also bring attention to the risks faced by civilians near military-industrial targets, highlighting regional safety concerns.
Overall, the attack on the Azot plant suggests an intensifying cycle of military actions against each other's strategic facilities, escalating geopolitical tensions between the two nations.
References:[1] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukrainian-drones-hit-russia-chemical-plant-reports-2022-12-08/[2] https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/explosions-reported-russian-chemical-plant-ukraine-claims-drone-attack-rcna33598[3] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/24/explosions-reported-after-drone-attacks-on-russian-plants[4] https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-24/drone-attacks-on-russian-plants-injure-several/102529450
- The escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine has extended to politics and general news, with war-and-conflicts taking center stage as drone attacks on Russian facilities intensify.
- The attack on the Azot plant has not only affected the production of chemicals for military applications but also raised crime-and-justice issues, as civilians living near military-industrial targets face increased risks.
- The recent drone attacks on Russian facilities, such as the Novomoskovsk plant in Tula and the PAO Energiya plant in Yelets, highlight the potential for accidents and fires in war-and-conflicts situations, adding to the ongoing fire-related concerns.
