Drones hit Russia's Tver and Saratov regions - Chemical plant ablaze, oil depot struck
Photo: Tver region governor confirms attack on industrial facility (Getty Images)
On the night of February 7, unidentified drones attacked Russia’s Tver and Saratov regions. The strikes sparked a fire at a chemical plant, and an oil depot may also have been hit, according to Russian channels.
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According to reports, around 02:50 Kyiv time, residents in Tver and the Tver region reported hearing explosions.
At the same time, videos began circulating on social media showing flames. Local residents said the Redkino Experimental Chemical Plant in the village of Redkino was targeted.
The plant produces specialized chemical components, including for the aviation and defense industries (fuel additives, technical chemicals, and specialty reagents). Its products have been used in Russian military and dual-use programs.
Shortly afterward, Acting Governor Vitaly Korolyov confirmed the attack and fire at one of the industrial facilities, though he did not specify which plant was affected.
Additionally, videos later circulated online claiming that a drone strike hit an oil depot in the Saratov region. However, the exact location of the strike has not been confirmed.
Explosions in Russia
Late on February 5, Belgorod came under a missile attack. The strike caused disruptions to electricity, heating, and water supply in the city and surrounding region.
On February 6, the Ukrainian General Staff reported that several key Russian targets had been neutralized. Among them were the Akhmat drone command base and a logistics hub.
