Drones strike Azot Uralchem chemical plant in Perm Krai

The morning of Friday, 23 October, in Russia's Perm Krai was marked by an attack by Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles. According to preliminary information, the main target of the strike was the major chemical producer Azot Uralchem, located in the city of Berezniki.

Witness accounts and facility status

Residents of the region report on social media observing fixed-wing drones flying over the territory of the krai. A column of smoke is also visually recorded rising from the grounds of the Berezniki Nitrogen Fertilizer Plant, which is a branch of Azot, a joint-stock company of the United Chemical Company Uralchem.

As of now, no official comments regarding the consequences of the strikes on infrastructure facilities have been received from Dmitry Mahonin, the Governor of Perm Krai, or from members of the regional government.

Profile of the target enterprise

According to open data, Azot is a large-scale chemical complex occupying an area of approximately 140 hectares. Its main product range includes ammonia, nitric acid, ammonium nitrate, urea, and other nitrogen compounds.

Incident in Solikamsk

Separately, information about an incident in the city of Solikamsk appeared in the local channel "Perm Krai". According to witnesses, a projectile or its fragment penetrated an apartment through a window. The incident occurred in building No. 20 on Molodyozhnaya Street.

According to initial reports, the evacuation of residents is being carried out at the scene, and the area has been cordoned off. Demolition experts and OMON units were called to the site. Official confirmation of these facts from the authorities has not yet been received.