Ukrainian drones hit Russian chemical plant in Perm region

Ukrainian drones struck several industrial facilities in Russia's Perm Krai on the morning of September 11, regional governor Dmitry Makhonin confirmed, though he did not specify which enterprises were hit.

Journalists from the independent Telegram channel Astra reported that one of the targeted sites was the Azot plant in Berezniki, a branch of the Uralchem company located about 180 kilometers from Perm. The facility is a major producer of nitrogen fertilizers and chemical raw materials, some of which are also used to manufacture explosives. It employs roughly 2,500 people.

Production halted

Workers at the plant told Astra that explosions forced production to stop. Following the strike, residents of Berezniki reported smelling chemicals in the air, according to the Telegram channel Perm 36.6. Local media said schools in the city canceled classes and clinics suspended scheduled patient visits as a result.

Uralchem has not yet issued an official statement addressing the aftermath of the attack.

This was not the first time the plant has come under Ukrainian attack — drones previously struck the Azot facility in Berezniki in October 2025.