Drones attack chemical plant in Russia's Smolensk region: Fire broke out
Illustrative photo: drones attacked the Dorogobuzh chemical plant in the Smolensk region of Russia (t.me/mchs_official)
On the night of February 25, unrest broke out in the city of Dorogobuzh, in the Smolensk region of Russia. Unknown drones attacked the Dorogobuzh chemical plant, according to ASTRA.
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According to ASTRA analysis, a fire has been reported at the Dorogobuzh chemical plant.
Photo: The Dorogobuzh chemical plant in the Smolensk region of Russia is on fire after a drone attack (ASTRA)
Photo: The Dorogobuzh chemical plant in the Smolensk region of Russia is on fire after a drone attack (ASTRA)
Photo: The Dorogobuzh chemical plant in the Smolensk region of Russia is on fire after a drone attack (ASTRA)
Photos from the scene of the attack, revealed by local Telegram channels, were taken from a road approximately 1.3 km away.
The plant had already been attacked by Ukrainian drones in December 2025.
Dorogobuzh PJSC is a large chemical enterprise in the Smolensk region. It specializes in the production of nitrogen fertilizers and chemical products.
The company's products include, in particular, ammonium nitrate, the components of which can be used industrially in both the civilian and military sectors.
Drone attacks in Russia
On February 23, long-range drones of the Security Service of Ukraine attacked the main oil pumping station near Almetyevsk in Tatarstan.
The facility receives oil from Western Siberia and the Volga region, mixes it, and prepares it for export. In addition, the station is an important hub for the Druzhba oil pipeline, through which raw materials are transported, including to Europe.
During the strike, at least six explosions were heard, after which a large-scale fire broke out on the territory of the facility. It was reported that oil tanks caught fire.
The fire was also captured on satellite images taken on the morning of February 24.
This was the second attack on Tatarstan in recent days. In particular, on February 21, a drone attack was reported in Tatarstan, Russia, prompting the cancellation of Maslenitsa celebrations in Kazan.
Also, on February 17, residents in the Krasnodar region reported a drone attack and a fire at an oil company. Numerous photos and videos of the aftermath of the strikes by unknown drones appeared on social media.
In addition, attack drones struck the Metafrax chemical plant in the Perm region of Russia, causing a fire. The plant is known to produce explosive components.
