Drone attack and explosions reported in Russia's Tula region
Illustrative photo: Explosions were reported in Russia's Tula region due to a drone attack (Getty Images)
Explosions were reported in Russia's Tula region near the city of Aleksin overnight on November 9, as air defenses engaged in response to an aerial attack, according to Russian media.
Locals reported hearing multiple explosions throughout the night in Aleksin, suggesting a possible drone strike.
Additionally, over ten drones were allegedly spotted in the skies over the area.
Russian media reported ongoing air defense operations, speculating that the Aleksinsky Chemical Plant, located near the city, might have been the target of the attack.
Public information identifies this facility as the Federal State Enterprise Aleksinsky Chemical Plant, which produces polymers, gunpowder, ammunition, and composite materials for the Russian defense industry.
There is also speculation online that drones may have targeted another local defense-related enterprise, the Aleksinsky Experimental Mechanical Plant.
Photo: Aleksinsky Experimental Mechanical Plant (Telegram publication)
Meanwhile, the governor of the Tula region has not publicly commented on the explosions or the aerial attack.
As a reminder, the distance from the Russian city of Aleksin in the Tula region to the border with Ukraine exceeds three hundred kilometers.
Aleksin city, Tula region, Russia on the map (photo: google.com/maps screenshot)
Earlier reports indicated that on the night of September 10, the Tula region faced a drone attack, and air defense systems were engaged in an alleged strike on one of the region’s fuel and energy facilities.
Additionally, on the night of October 22, explosions occurred in Yefremov, Tula region of Russia, following another drone attack that ignited a fire. Local authorities reported damage to the Yefremov distillery and another in Luzhkovsky in the Suvorovsky district.
