The night of June 13 to 14 became critical for the border regions of Russia. In the Tula region, in the city of Novomoskovsk, a large-scale fire broke out at the 'Azot' chemical plant. The cause of the incident was an attack by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), of which local authorities had warned residents in advance.
Warning and Start of the Attack
The danger was detected even before the start of active operations. At 00:30, an emergency appeal to the population appeared on the official Telegram page of the Governor of the Tula region, Dmitry Milyaev. The official announced the threat of a drone attack and urged citizens to remain calm, indicating the single emergency services number — 112.
However, the warning could not prevent the strike. Already after 02:00, OSINT channels began publishing materials from eyewitnesses. The videos captured the flight of drones and subsequent explosions on the territory of the industrial facility.
Consequences of the Strike and Public Reaction
The result of the attack was a powerful fire. Shots taken at a significant distance from the plant demonstrate a large-scale fire focus and thick smoke, which indicates the seriousness of the incident. In the footage shot by residents, the intense reaction of people to what is happening is clearly visible: fear and shock, accompanied by emotional exclamations.
This is not the first time the 'Azot' plant has become a target of an attack. According to sources, similar strikes on this object were recorded last year as well.
Other Targets of the Attack
The chemical plant in Novomoskovsk was not the only target of the night operation. OSINT reports confirm damage to railway infrastructure in the Smolensk region, in the city of Vyazma.
An attack on the occupied Ilovaisk in the Donetsk region was also recorded. Drones struck the city's locomotive depot, which has been under the control of Russian troops since 2014.
The escalation of tension continues in other directions. The day before, there were reports of a successful strike by the Security Service of Ukraine on the 'Tamanneftegaz' oil and gas terminal — a key hydrocarbon transshipment complex in southern Russia.