Ukrainian drones torch one of Russia’s biggest explosives plants
Ukrainian drones targeted one of Russia's largest explosives plants in a recent attack. The Nevinnomyssk Azot factory, crucial for producing chemicals for military use, was set ablaze during the strike. This incident is part of Ukraine's ongoing efforts to disrupt Russian military infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict.
- ▪The Nevinnomyssk Azot factory is located in Stavropol and is a major producer of chemicals for explosives.
- ▪This drone strike is the sixth on the facility, which is situated 150 miles from the Ukrainian border.
- ▪Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that these attacks are justified responses to Russian actions.
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World News Ukrainian drones torch one of Russia’s biggest explosives plants By Gabrielle Fahmy Published May 16, 2026, 12:42 p.m. ET One of Russia’s largest explosives plants was torched in an overnight drone blitz Saturday by Ukrainian forces, as Kyiv continues its campaign to target military infrastructure deep behind enemy lines. The Nevinnomyssk Azot factory in the southwest city of Stavropol is one of Russia’s largest producers of chemicals used to make explosives. It’s been described as a “critical component” of Russian strongman Vladimir Putin’s war machine — producing more than 4 million tons of ammonium products and nitric acid annually to manufacture bombs, artillery shells and missiles. A fire raged overnight over the Nevinnomyssk Azot factory in Stavropol.
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