Drone attacked metallurgical plant in Lipetsk, causing large fire
Explosions occurred and a fire broke out at a metallurgical plant in the Russian city of Lipetsk (photo: dsns.gov.ua)
In the Russian city of Lipetsk, a series of explosions occurred, followed by a fire on the territory of the local metallurgical plant. It is possible that the enterprise was attacked by drones, according to Russian media reports.
The moment of the explosion was captured on video.
The Telegram channel Mash reported a strong fire on the territory of the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant (NLMK).
According to eyewitnesses, several explosions were heard over the city before this, and shortly before that, locals heard the sounds of drones. Preliminarily, the air defense system could have targeted them.
Judging by the footage, the fire is burning directly on the plant's premises. The enterprise produces polymer-coated steel, including for state needs.
Governor of the Lipetsk region, Igor Artamonov, reported that there was a fire in one of the workshops at NLMK. The fire has been extinguished, and there are no casualties. There is no threat of hazardous substances being released.
According to unconfirmed information from the special services, the cause of the fire was the crash of a drone.
Drone attacks in Russia
On the night of February 24, air defense forces in the Kursk and Tula regions of Russia were activated due to an alleged drone attack. It was reported that two UAVs were shot down.
On the night of February 23, the governor of the Kursk region, Roman Starovoit, stated that the region was attacked by two Ukrainian drones.
On the night of February 20, Air Defense Forces in the Bryansk region were activated due to a drone attack.
The day before, the authorities of the Bryansk region also reported the alleged downing of two Ukrainian drones in the sky above the region.
