Night attacks in Russia. Fires in the industrial areas of Liptsk and Novomoskovsk on the evening of October 27 and the night of October 28 attacked as Ukrainian drones, apparently, missiles some areas of Russia. The main reports of the consequences come from the Liptsk and Tula regions. Liptsk region In Liptsk in the evening a missile threat was announced, many explosions were heard and the air defense was activated. Video footage has emerged of a fire in the area of the Novolipetsk Iron and Steel Works (NLMK), one of Russia's largest metallurgical plants. It was also reported about a possible attack towards the Liptsk military airport, where Russian Air Force aircraft are located. However, there is still no confirmation of a direct hit to the airport.
Apparently, Flamingo cruise missiles or drones were used. The type of weapon has not been officially determined. The exact locations of the fires and the extent of the damage to NLMK are being determined. Tula region early in the morning Novomoskovsk was subjected to a massive attack. The main intended target was the nitrogen chemical plant, part of the EuroChem group.
In published video footage, a large fire can be seen. According to initial OSINT analysis, the fire was recorded at the plant's industrial site. The AM-70 ammonia production unit was apparently damaged. There is no official confirmation of damage to a specific unit yet. Nitrogen produces ammonia, ammonium nitrate, urea and other chemical products. Some of the materials produced are used to make explosives.
The regional authorities confirmed damage to the infrastructure of the nearby industrial area, apartment buildings and private households. The extent of the damage is under investigation. Other areas At night, an air threat was declared in the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Voronezh, Oryol, Kaluga, Smolensk, Saratov and Tula regions. Temporary flight restrictions were introduced at the airports of Penza, Saratov and Saransk.