Following the report of a UAV attack on the city of Nizhnekamsk in the Russian Republic of Tatarstan, a massive fire was reported in the industrial area of this city. The photos published on social networks show several fires and thick columns of smoke in one area of the industrial facilities.
According to reports published on the morning of Sunday, November 24, residents of Nizhnekamsk reported hearing an explosion and seeing a fire in the industrial area of the city. The mayor of Nizhnekamsk, Rodmir Belayev, also confirmed that the city was under a drone attack and asked the residents to go to shelters.
Initial reports identified the "Nizhnekamskneftshim" petrochemical complex belonging to Sibor as a possible target for this attack.
The Nizhnekamsk-Naftakim complex is one of the largest petrochemical complexes in Russia and belongs to the Sibor company. This complex plays a role in the production of synthetic rubber, plastic, polymer and chemicals used in various industries.
In addition to this complex, the city of Nizhnekamsk hosts important oil refining facilities, including the Tanko refinery and the Taif-NK complex.