Drone Attack on Russian Chemical Plant: Two Injured, Operations Halted

Drone Strike Hits Russian Chemical Plant, Injuring Two A drone attack on the Azot chemical plant in the Tula region of Russia on June 8, 2025, resulted in an explosion and fire, injuring two people. The incident was confirmed by regional governor Dmitri Mirlev, who stated that the fire was quickly extinguished. Local residents reported at least eight explosions at the facility, with one strike allegedly hitting a propane pipeline. The Azot plant, which supplies nitric acid to the Sverdlov plant (a producer of artillery shell components), temporarily halted operations following the attack. This incident follows a similar drone attack on a bitumen plant in Kimovo on June 7th, which also resulted in an explosion and fire. The events highlight the ongoing conflict and its impact on industrial facilities.