June 14, 2026, 09:06June 14, 2026, 09:06
Ukraine has triggered fires at industrial facilities in the Tula and Yaroslavl regions with drone attacks on Russia. In the Tula region, south of Moscow, Governor Dmitry Milyayev reported that debris from a downed drone had fallen on the site of a chemical factory in Novomoskovsk.
There were reports and unverifiable video recordings of a fire on social networks. Accordingly, the Asot plant, which was important for the war economy, was hit.
Azot is one of the largest chemical plants in Russia, producing primarily fertilizer, but also components for the production of ammunition in defense plants. The governor initially did not provide any information about the extent of the damage or possible health risks to the population.
In the Yaroslavl region, Governor Mikhail Yevrayev spoke of a drone attack on industrial facilities for storing fuel. There was a fire. There were no injuries, the official said.
Ukrainian attack drones hit a major Russian oil depot in Rybinsk this morning, setting multiple tanks ablaze.
Seen here, a Ukrainian attack drone flies towards the already burning Russian depot, descends, and then smashes into another oil tank. pic.twitter.com/h2rEWnGcjP
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Moscow announces restrictions on air traffic
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the shooting down of a total of 249 flying objects in various regions this morning. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that several drone attacks had been repelled. According to authorities, Zhukovsky Airport had to be closed due to air alerts. There were also restrictions at the capital’s Domodedovo airport.
Ukraine is defending itself in the Russian war of aggression, which has been going on for more than four years, with counterattacks on the neighboring country’s industrial facilities. These attacks, which are carried out primarily with drones and are now increasing, repeatedly hit industrial facilities that are important for the Russian war economy.
The damage is sometimes massive and is now also affecting the supply of fuel. There are now reports of gasoline shortages at gas stations even from Tatarstan, which is far away from Ukraine, but also from Moscow and St. Petersburg. The situation is particularly difficult on the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014. The Russian government emphasizes that the situation is under control. (cma/sda/dpa)