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Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Chemical Plant, Disrupt Ammonia Production

4/13/2026

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On April 13, 2026, Ukrainian drones targeted the Apatit chemical plant in Cherepovets, Russia, to disrupt Russian logistics.
The strike affected two ammonia workshops and the ammonia storage facility, vital for producing explosives.
Vologda Oblast Governor Georgy Filimonov said 13 drones were involved and that local defenses shot them down.
Independent reports suggest damage at the Apatit plant, a 6% share of Russia's ammonia production, and concerns about chemical exposure.

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Story summary

On April 13, 2026, Ukrainian drones targeted the Apatit chemical plant in Cherepovets, Russia, to disrupt Russian logistics.
The strike affected two ammonia workshops and the ammonia storage facility, vital for producing explosives.
Vologda Oblast Governor Georgy Filimonov said 13 drones were involved and that local defenses shot them down.
Independent reports suggest damage at the Apatit plant, a 6% share of Russia's ammonia production, and concerns about chemical exposure.