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Ukraine reportedly strikes chemical, metallurgical plants in Russia
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian forces reportedly launched attacks on multiple Russian military-industrial facilities overnight on Oct. 27-28, including the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant in Lipetsk and the Azot chemical plant in Novomoskovsk, Tula Oblast.
- The Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant, targeted in the attack, supplies Russian defense companies producing air defense systems, drones, and missiles, and has been sanctioned by Ukraine, Canada, and Australia.
- Fires and explosions were reported at both plants following the attacks, with Ukrainian strike drones also targeting an ammunition depot near Khrustalnyi in occupied Luhansk Oblast.
- Ukraine has not officially confirmed these strikes, and independent verification of the damage and details remains pending.
- These attacks are part of Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to weaken Russia’s military capabilities by striking deep into Russian territory and occupied regions.
