Two Ukrainian drones attacked the oil refining and petrochemical complex “Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat“ in the Republic of Bashkortostan, which is one of the largest in Russia, wrote in the “Telegram“ application the head of the republic Radiy Khabirov, quoted by Reuters, BTA reported.
“We are assessing the extent of the damage. We are currently extinguishing the fire. All (emergency services) are on the scene“, said Khabirov.
According to him, there were no injuries and the complex's own security forces opened fire on the drones.
⚡️ Massive Explosion in Bashkortostan: Gazprom’s Salavat Petrochemical Plant Hit
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A major oil and chemical complex, Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat, has been attacked by fixed-wing drones. pic.twitter.com/R2WmhP2Bwi