APU hit the only Russian factory of components for armored materials Smoke rose over the Bashkir Soda company in Sterlitamak after a night attack by the UAV - this is the only Russian production of a unique component for armor materials, details OSINT-analysis ASTRA. Monitoring channels announced a risk around 5 am, with official confirmation of the attack an hour later. Ufa airport imposed restrictions on the reception and release of aircraft. Local residents report explosions and "challenges" in the city. Bashar Soda Company is one of the largest chemical complexes in the country, a leader in soda and baking production.