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Russia Says Drone Attack Damages Togliatti Facilities, Ukraine Says Petrochemical Plant Hit

Ukraine said the strikes disrupted Russian military supply chains and caused major fires at industrial sites linked to missile and electronics production.

  • On Saturday, October 24, Ukrainian forces struck the Tolyattikauchuk petrochemical plant in Tolyatti, Samara region, triggering a large fire at the facility. The General Staff confirmed the operation.
  • Tolyattikauchuk, one of Russia's largest synthetic rubber producers, has an estimated annual capacity of approximately 260,000 metric tons. The facility was previously targeted on April 4, indicating a pattern of Ukrainian focus on strategic industrial sites.
  • "Damage to such objects affects the supply chain," the General Staff added. The facility manufactures synthetic rubbers, monomers, and high-octane gasoline additives integrated into Russian military systems.
  • Local authorities issued drone threat warnings and evacuated workers at the nearby AvtoVAZ automotive plant following the attack. Ukrainian sources described a major industrial blaze, while local Russian authorities reported only minor damage to apartment buildings.
  • This strike coincided with attacks on the Proton-Elektroteks electronics manufacturer in Oryol and the Yeysk airfield. Russia's Defense Ministry claimed air defenses destroyed 1,297 drones over 24 hours, reflecting the scale of the overnight campaign.
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