Russian opposition outlet Astra and Ukrainian Center for Combatting Disinformation reported that at least four drones struck the Shchekinoazot United Chemical Plant in Pervomaysky, Tula Oblast, causing a fire.
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Astra and Andriy Kovalenko reported that drones struck the Shchekinoazot plant, causing a fire.
At least four UAVs struck the plant during the night of July 17, causing a fire
One of the rectification columns was damaged, resulting in depressurization and a fire
A high-pressure steam pipeline between the storage facility and the thermal power plant was damaged
The roof of a furnace on the methanol production line was damaged
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