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Ukrainian Drones Strike Key Petrochemical Plant in Russia

4/15/2026

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On April 15, 2025, Ukrainian drones attacked the Sterlitamak Petrochemical Plant in Bashkortostan.
Radiy Khabirov, Governor of Bashkortostan, confirmed the strike and said debris caused a fire and a driver died.
The Sterlitamak Plant is a key hub producing aviation fuel.
A video from a Russian military channel purports to show the strike.
Ukraine's aerial campaign against Russian oil infrastructure has intensified despite restraint calls amid rising prices.

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Story summary

On April 15, 2025, Ukrainian drones attacked the Sterlitamak Petrochemical Plant in Bashkortostan.
Radiy Khabirov, Governor of Bashkortostan, confirmed the strike and said debris caused a fire and a driver died.
The Sterlitamak Plant is a key hub producing aviation fuel.
A video from a Russian military channel purports to show the strike.
Ukraine's aerial campaign against Russian oil infrastructure has intensified despite restraint calls amid rising prices.