Ukraine launches attack on chemical factory deep inside Russia

WorldPolitics
30 Mar 2026 • 4:40 PM MYT
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  • Ukraine has reportedly struck a chemical plant in Russia’s Samara oblast, according to local officials.
  • Samara oblast governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev confirmed a drone attack on an 'industrial enterprise in Tolyatti' but did not specify the target or extent of damage.
  • Ukraine had previously claimed to have attacked a 'strategically important facility' in the Samara region, which produces over 30,000 metric tons of explosives annually.
  • Preliminary visuals shared on social media showed smoke rising from the KuibyshevAzot chemical plant in Tolyatti, suggesting it was the likely target.
  • This comes as Volodymyr Zelensky said he was discussing possible security partnerships with allies in the Middle East after meeting Jordan’s King Abdullah yesterday and offering Kyiv's war-tested drone expertise.

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