Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s Tula region, reportedly sparking fire at chemical plant
Ukrainian drones struck the Tula region overnight on October 28.
Governor Dmitry Milyaev said that “debris falling” in the city of Novomoskovsk damaged apartment buildings and private homes, as well as “infrastructure in the surrounding industrial zone.”
Laboratories from the Tula region’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Rospotrebnadzor were sent to the city, though the governor did not say why.
Ukrainian monitoring Telegram channels Exilenova+ and Supernova+ said the Azot chemical plant was hit in the attack. Ukraine has previously targeted the plant.
Residents of Lipetsk reported hearing explosions overnight on October 28. Ukrainian Telegram channels said a fire broke out near the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Combine. Authorities did not comment on the reports.
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What debris?
Russian propaganda often uses the phrase “drone debris” to conceal the scale of an attack and showcase the effectiveness of its air defenses. Ukraine has now adopted this tactic as well. Sometimes fragments of drones and missiles do fall to the ground. However, amid the war, we cannot quickly confirm or deny this information. Treat reports of “drone debris” with caution.