16 APR 2026
RussiaSterlitamak, Bashkortostan, Russia

Smoke seen at Sterlitamak chemical plant

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 15:31 UTC · 3 sources

Ukrainian long-range drones have struck the AO Sintez-Kauchuk petrochemical facility in Sterlitamak, located in Russia's Republic of Bashkortostan. The attack targeted the plant's isoprene production, a key component for synthetic rubber. The strike, which occurred over 1,300 km from the front lines, is part of Ukraine's ongoing campaign against Russian military-industrial infrastructure. Local sources have reported an explosion and visible smoke at the site.

Updates
12h agoSupernova+

New video footage has been released showing the moment of the drone's impact on the facility.

12h ago@neonhandrail

New visual evidence from geolocated footage confirms the explosion and smoke at the plant site.

Sources
TW@neonhandrailview12h ago
TGSupernova+view12h ago
TW@neonhandrailview12h ago
Cycle: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 15:31 UTC · First reported: 12h ago
Smoke seen at Sterlitamak chemical plant — TheDailyEuro