Ukrainian Drone Strikes Disrupt Salavat Petrochemical Complex in Russia's Urals
Overview of the Salavat Petrochemical Complex Drone Attack
MOSCOW, July 14 (Reuters) - Ukrainian drones attacked Russia's big Salavat petrochemical complex in the Urals region, the local governor said, but he predicted it would return to normal output within days.
Details of the Attack and Ukrainian Military Actions
Ukraine's military said it had carried out overnight attacks on Salavat and on the Afipsky refinery in southern Russia overnight - part of an intensified set of strikes on Russian energy infrastructure aimed at undermining Moscow's ability to wage the war.
Previous Drone Attacks on the Complex
The Neftekhim Salavat complex, owned by Gazprom, has been attacked by drones several times in the past year.
Extent of Damage and Restoration Efforts
"Key facilities remain undamaged. There is some damage to the utility racks that carry supply lines and electrical cables," regional governor Radiy Khabirov posted on Telegram.
"Restoration work will proceed around the clock. I expect the facility to return to normal operating capacity within several days. This is extremely important."
Production Capacity and Economic Impact
Products Manufactured at the Complex
The Salavat petrochemical complex produces gasoline, diesel, kerosene and other petroleum products as well as liquefied gases, butyl alcohols, polyethylene, polystyrene and ammonia.
Annual Processing and Output Statistics
According to industry sources, the plant processed 7.2 million tons of oil in 2024, or around 2.7% of Russia's total oil refining, producing 2.5 million tons of diesel, 1.5 million tons of gasoline and 700,000 tons of fuel oil.
(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)
