Ukraine Hits Russian Chemical and Oil Facilities in Rostov Oblast
Ukraine reportedly launched a major attack on the Kamensky Combine, a chemical plant in Russia’s Rostov Oblast that produces rocket fuel and components for ammunition.
The attack, which occurred on Wednesday, saw drones successfully bypass Russian air defenses, allowing Ukrainian missiles to strike the plant. The missiles reportedly triggered massive fires across the facility.
Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s counter-disinformation center, shared a video on Telegram claiming to show explosions at the facility.
Russia’s Acting Governor of Rostov Oblast, Yury Slyusar, confirmed that air defenses intercepted 10 missiles. Russian officials have not commented on any damage to the plant.
The Kamensky Combine has been sanctioned by the U.S., U.K., and E.U. for its role in supporting Russia’s war efforts, including the production of fuel for multiple launch rocket systems and ballistic missiles.
On Thursday, Ukrainian forces also targeted the Novoshakhtinsky Oil Refinery, the largest in southern Russia. The attack caused a fire, which was later extinguished.
According to Slyusar, the refinery was struck by drone debris. This facility, located 100 kilometers from Rostov-on-Don, has been attacked multiple times in recent months, with previous strikes in June and March disrupting operations.
The strikes are part of Ukraine’s broader strategy to target Russia’s military-industrial infrastructure and energy facilities, which are critical for Moscow’s war logistics. The latest attack comes just a week after an alleged Ukrainian missile strike on a boiler plant in Rostov Oblast on the night of December 11.
