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Drones hit Sterlitamak petrochemical plant in Russia's Bashkortostan

English.Nv.Ua • April 15, 2026

Drones struck the industrial zone of Sterlitamak in Russia’s Bashkortostan Republic on April 15, triggering explosions and a fire at one of the enterprises in the city, a key center of Russia’s chemical and petrochemical industry, local authorities and monitoring channels reported.

The head of Bashkortostan, Radiy Khabirov, confirmed a drone attack on the industrial zone and said debris fell on the grounds of one enterprise, causing a fire.

Sterlitamak hosts the Sterlitamak Petrochemical Plant, which produces ionol — an additive for aviation fuel and lubricants used in military equipment — as well as other facilities manufacturing components for Russian aviation, missile technology, explosives, gunpowder and ammunition, according to Andrii Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council.

The town is located approximately 1,400 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. Videos and photos circulating online showed explosions, fires and smoke over the area.

Monitoring channel Exilenova+ reported strikes by Liutyi drones and hits on factories.

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Drones Attack Petrochemical Plant in Russia's Bashkortostan On April 15, 2026, drones targeted the Sterlitamak petrochemical plant in Bashkortostan, Russia, approximately 1,500 km from Ukraine. The attack was confirmed by Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation, who noted the site's significance in military supply chains. Eyewitnesses reported explosions and a fire, with videos circulating on social media showing the drones and the aftermath. Radiy Khabirov, the head of Bashkortostan, stated that several drones were shot down, and debris fell onto the plant premises, causing a fire. The Sterlitamak facility is crucial for producing aviation fuel and other military-related chemicals. No casualties have been reported, and the Ukrainian military has not commented on the incident. This attack follows a previous drone strike on the same facility in January 2026. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and the strategic targeting of military supply infrastructure. 3 sources 60

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