Drone Strikes Hit Major Russian Petrochemical Complex
Two Ukrainian drones targeted the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat complex in Russia's Bashkortostan region. Regional head Radiy Khabirov confirmed the attack and reported no casualties. Emergency services are containing the fire, and the complex's security attempted to shoot down the drones.
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In a dramatic escalation, two Ukrainian drones attacked one of Russia's largest oil processing and petrochemical facilities, the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat complex, located in Bashkortostan.
Radiy Khabirov, head of the region, relayed via Telegram that the fire is being contained without any reported casualties, though the attack has caused significant damage.
The complex's internal security forces responded by opening fire to neutralize the drones as emergency services rushed to the scene.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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