Ukraine hits two petrochemical sites in Tatarstan and a helicopter plant in Bryansk Oblast

Ukraine's defence forces carried out strikes on Russian industrial facilities overnight on 14-15 November, hitting the Nizhnekamskneftekhim petrochemical complex and the Nizhnekamsk oil refinery in Russia's Tatarstan republic, as well as the Monolit plant in Bryansk Oblast. The information was released by Ukraine's General Staff on Telegram. The targets include production relevant to Russia's military sector and oil refining.

Tatarstan

Nizhnekamskneftekhim is located in Nizhnekamsk, more than 1,000 km from the Ukrainian border. It is one of the largest petrochemical facilities in Europe and belongs to the Sibur holding. Explosions were heard on the site and a fire broke out.

The company produces synthetic rubber and plastics. These are used, among other things, to make tyres for military equipment and other components.

At the Nizhnekamsk oil refinery, the only primary oil distillation unit, ELOU-AVT-7, was hit. A fire was reported there as well.

Bryansk Oblast

In addition, Ukrainian forces struck the Monolit plant in Trubchevsk, Bryansk Oblast. The company specialises in manufacturing aircraft, including helicopters, along with their spare parts and components, as well as metalworking.

The extent of the damage at both Tatarstan sites is still being assessed.