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.
Cycle: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 15:31 UTC · First reported: 12h ago