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Ukraine said it struck a key chemical plant that supplies raw materials used to produce Russian shells and explosives. As Kyiv expands long-range drone strikes against military and energy targets deep inside Russia, attacks on rear-area infrastructure have intensified on both sides.
The Kyiv Independent reported on the 16th (local time) that Ukrainian forces hit a chemical plant located inside Russia. The facility is a crucial node in the supply chain for raw materials used to manufacture shells and missiles. According to the report, the plant produces nitric acid and ammonium-based compounds—materials used by Russia’s defense industry to make explosives and ammunition. Local witnesses also reported explosions and fires near the site.
In recent weeks, Ukraine has mounted a series of long-range drone strikes against Russian military and energy infrastructure. Kyiv says it is prioritizing strikes on ammunition and fuel supply chains to degrade Russia’s ability to sustain its war effort.
Indeed, attacks targeting chemical and fertilizer plants as well as refineries inside Russia have occurred repeatedly this year. The Nevinnomyssk Azot plant in the Stavropol region of southwestern Russia, known for producing explosive precursors, reportedly suffered a large fire after a Ukrainian drone strike.
Russian officials said they shot down most of the drones but acknowledged damage to some industrial facilities. They have not released details on the scale of production disruptions or the full extent of the damage.
Analysts say that with the front lines stalemated, Ukraine is sharpening an asymmetric-strike strategy by focusing on rear-area munitions production and energy infrastructure to erode Russia’s logistics and warfighting capacity.
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