An explosion occurred at the Nizhnekamskneftekhim synthetic rubber plant in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, killing 3 people and injuring at least 22 others. The cause is officially attributed to equipment malfunction, though Ukrainian sources suggested it may have been a drone attack.
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Explosion killed 3 people and injured at least 22 others
Caused by equipment malfunction according to Sibur
May have followed drone attack according to Ukrainian Telegram channel Supernova+
Russian authorities claim the explosion occurred due to technical reasons, but a 'cover plan' was announced near the facility indicating external causes (drones)
The plant is critical for Russian defense industry, producing rubber used in military equipment
Ukrainian drones regularly cause damage to the company owner through losses, fires and explosions
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Extracted: 2026-04-02T21:56:36.164Z
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