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Ukraine Claims Drone Attack on Russian Chemical Plant
Ukraine's Security Service claims a drone attack on a Russian chemical plant in Tula, causing damage and triggering air raid alerts. Russia denies the extent of the damage.
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- What was the target of the drone attack?
- Ukraine launched a drone attack on a Russian chemical plant in Tula, according to Ukraine's Security Service (SBU). The plant, which produces gunpowder and ammunition, was reportedly hit by at least 13 drones, causing explosions and a smoke cloud.
- What evidence supports the claim of the attack?
- Images of the attack, verified by CNN, show significant damage to the chemical plant. The attack triggered air raid alerts in several Russian regions.
- What were the reported consequences of the attack?
- The SBU claims the attack targeted the Aleksinsky chemical plant's gunpowder production workshop, resulting in damage and the release of acids. A thermal power plant was also reportedly damaged, impacting a power transmission line.
- How have Russian authorities responded to the attack?
- Russian authorities have not acknowledged the attack, although the governor of the Tula region reported that a drone attack was thwarted by air defense units. The Russian Ministry of Defense also stated that a drone attack was prevented.
- What was the stated objective of the Ukrainian attack?
- The SBU described the attack as part of a larger operation targeting Russian military infrastructure involved in the war in Ukraine. The goal, they said, is to reduce Russia's ability to attack Ukraine.