A Large Chemical Plant In Russia Goes Up In Flames After A Drone Attack

• 4.12.2025, 13:56

Explosions occurred in Orel and Stavropol Krai.

On the night of December 4, heavy explosions erupted in the Orel region and Stavropol Krai of Russia amid a drone attack. It is known about the probable defeat of a large chemical plant "Azot" in Nevinnomyssk, writes "Focus".

Witnesses counted at least 10 explosions in the city of Orel in the Orel region of Russia: Russians complain that the "pops" almost blew out their windows. This is reported by local Telegram channels.

"We can see flashes in the sky. According to eyewitnesses, the UAVs are flying at low altitude," local media reported.

According to OSINT channels, the hit may have occurred near a local thermal power plant. There was no official comment from Russian authorities or confirmation of the attack at the time of publication.

Attack on Russia's Stavropol region

A parallel drone attack was reported by residents of the town of Nevinnomyssk in Russia's Stavropol region. Eyewitnesses counted at least 6 explosions in the city and heard danger sirens.

According to preliminary information from OSINT channels, a large chemical plant "Nevinnomyssk Azot" in Nevinnomyssk was under attack. A fire has started on the site, as footage on social networks shows.

The plant is considered one of Russia's largest producers of nitrogen fertilizers and ammonia, as well as raw materials for explosives. However, there is no official confirmation yet.

It is worth noting that this is not the first time Nevinnomyssky Azot has been attacked by drones. The previous shelling took place in July 2025.