Drone attack on Tatarstan sparks fire at major petrochemical plant in Nizhnekamsk
A large-scale drone attack hit Nizhnekamsk in Russia's Republic of Tatarstan overnight on 15 November, causing a major fire at the Nizhnekamskneftekhim plant. The facility is one of Europe's largest petrochemical complexes.
The city of Nizhnekamsk in Russia's Republic of Tatarstan was targeted by a large-scale drone attack overnight on 14–15 November. The city hosts the country's largest petrochemical industry hub, and a major fire broke out at the Nizhnekamskneftekhim plant. The reports come from Ukrainian monitoring Telegram channels Exilenova+, Supernova+ and Falcon Insight Map, as well as the Russian outlet ASTRA. The attack takes place amid Russia's war against Ukraine.
What is known about the plant
According to ASTRA, footage filmed by eyewitnesses shows a large blaze after the strike. Nizhnekamskneftekhim, also known as NKNK, is one of the largest petrochemical complexes in Europe. It belongs to the Sibur holding company and produces synthetic rubber, plastics and ethylene.
The industrial zone of Nizhnekamsk, where the plant is located, along with the Tatneft oil refinery, has been attacked several times before.
Other attacks the same night
The city of Taganrog in Russia's Rostov Oblast was also hit by a large-scale drone attack overnight on 14–15 November. Two power substations were struck there.
The source gives no information about casualties or the extent of the damage at the plant, and no official confirmation is quoted.
