Overview

• Regional authorities said drone debris triggered a roughly 50-square-meter fire that was quickly extinguished, with no casualties reported.
• About 140 employees were evacuated to a shelter and nearby roads were closed to traffic.
• Local outlet Astra identified the facility as EuroChem-Belorechensk and, citing unnamed sources, reported a halt in operations that has not been officially confirmed.
• EuroChem-Belorechensk produces phosphorus-based products and sulfuric acid, which are linked to ammunition manufacturing.
• Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed air defenses intercepted 55 Ukrainian drones over several areas, including Krasnodar Krai, Rostov Oblast, occupied Crimea, and surrounding waters.