Ukrainian Drones Damage Chemical Water Treatment Facility at Uralchem Plant

On October 2nd, in the Russian settlement of Berezniki, drones struck the premises of the Uralchem chemical plant.

According to analysts from CyberBoroshno, the drones hit the chemical water treatment facility, which plays a key role in the plant’s technological operations.

This facility provides treated and boiled water of the required quality for all production activities. It supports the production lines for ammonia, urea, nitric and nitrate products, as well as cooling systems and steam boilers.

The plant is located approximately 1,600 kilometers from Ukraine’s state border.

The depth of the strike demonstrates the capabilities of Ukrainian unmanned systems to carry out precision attacks on key industrial facilities in the Russian Federation.

Despite the damage, the plant remains in operation. However, the nature of the hit may affect the stability of its technological processes in the medium term.

The Uralchem enterprise (Azot branch) is one of the largest producers of nitrogen fertilizers in Russia. Damage to its infrastructure could have consequences not only for the domestic market but also for export deliveries.

The Ukrainian Defense Forces have previously carried out strikes on Azot plants in various regions of Russia.

In June 2025, Ukrainian drones targeted the Azot chemical plant in the Tula region.

Immediately after the explosions, a fire broke out on the plant’s premises, which was reported by local residents.

According to eyewitnesses, between five and eight powerful explosions were heard. The governor of the Tula region also confirmed the fire at the Azot facility, stating that it was caused by debris from a downed drone.

Additionally, during the night of August 16th, strike drones attacked the Nevinnomyssk Azot chemical plant in Russia’s Stavropol region. Local residents reported hearing 9-10 explosions and saw a fire near the facility.