High-voltage facility accident complicates power restoration in parts of Sumy region

Due to the complexity of the damage and limited backup power capabilities resulting from Russian attacks, some residents of Sumy region remain without electricity.

Use of Bila Tserkva community vehicle for mobilisation measures recorded in Kyiv

Witnesses in Teremky documented a Territorial Recruitment Centre and police crew using a vehicle from Bila Tserkva in mobilisation measures. Questions arose regarding the legality of such actions and funding sources.

Night UAV attack causes fire at SIBUR's Nizhnekamskneftekhim plant

In the Republic of Tatarstan, a massive drone strike ignited a fire at one of Russia's largest petrochemical facilities owned by the SIBUR holding.

Kalmius: The path from sauna assembly to 6.4 billion UAH in state orders in 20 months

A firm founded by a former fireplace installer acquired a massive volume of state contracts in a short time. The surge in contracts coincided with Ivan Fedorov's appointment to a new position.

Fire breaks out at three warehouses in Vyshhorod district following enemy strike

Rescuers contained the fire at warehouse facilities in Kyiv Oblast. State Emergency Service specialists and Red Cross volunteers are working at the scene.

Japan prepares review of military strategy to ensure AI independence

Tokyo intends to strengthen its own technological capabilities in the military sector to reduce the risks of dependence on foreign artificial intelligence suppliers.

Oleksandr Pohrebitskyi speaks of army demotion and counterintelligence surveillance following criticism of the authorities

Kyiv City Council deputy from the European Solidarity party stated that he was transferred to a lower position in an airborne assault battalion immediately after publishing a video criticising the authorities, and that the Military Counterintelligence Service…

Beijing bans drones and their components from 15 November

Strict restrictions on unmanned aerial vehicles have been introduced in China's capital following a skyscraper accident. Violators face fines and equipment confiscation.

Night UAV attack causes fire at SIBUR's Nizhnekamskneftekhim plant

15 November 2026 12:32by Смирнов Петр

Consequences of the night strike on industrial facilities

A large-scale fire broke out in the city of Nizhnekamsk, located in the Republic of Tatarstan. The flames engulfed the territory of PJSC "Nizhnekamskneftekhim", which is one of the largest petrochemical production sites in Russia and is part of the "SIBUR" holding.

Circumstances of the incident

According to data that became available on 15 November 2026, the cause of the ignition was a massive attack by unmanned aerial vehicles, which took place during the night preceding this date. Work to contain and extinguish the fire at the industrial facility is currently ongoing.

Comments

No comments yet. Be the first!

Back to top ↑

Night UAV attack causes fire at SIBUR's Nizhnekamskneftekhim plant

Consequences of the night strike on industrial facilities

Circumstances of the incident

Comments

Leave a comment

More stories