Drones attack industrial areas in Russia's Stavropol region, governor says
Drones have attacked industrial areas in the Stavropol region of Russia, according to Governor Vladimir Vladimirov. The attacks are focused around Nevinnomyssk, which is home to a significant chemical plant that has previously been targeted. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, reports indicate that five people were injured due to Russian strikes in Dnipro.
- ▪Drones attacked industrial areas in the Stavropol region of Russia.
- ▪Governor Vladimir Vladimirov reported the attacks on Telegram.
- ▪The Nevinnomyssky Azot chemical plant has been a previous target of drone attacks from Ukraine.
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Drones attack industrial areas in Russia's Stavropol region, governor saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 20, 2026, 06:58 AMUpdated May 20, 2026, 06:58 AMMay 20 - Industrial areas around Nevinnomyssk in Russia's southern Stavropol region are under drone attack, Governor Vladimir Vladimirov said on Telegram.He provided no other details. The area is home to Nevinnomyssky Azot, a large chemical plant, which has been a target of drone attacks from Ukraine before.In Ukraine, five people were injured after Russia hit the southeastern city of Dnipro, regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha said on Telegram. Reuters could not independently verify the report.Russia and Ukraine deny deliberately targeting civilians. REUTERSSee more onRussiaUkraineTelegram
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