Ten people were also injured in the attack on a civilian enterprise in Smolensk, according to Vasily Anokhin
Four civilians have been killed and ten others injured in a Ukrainian drone strike on a chemical plant in Smolensk Region, western Russia, Governor Vasily Anokhin reported on Wednesday.
In a statement posted on social media, Anokhin stated that Kiev’s forces targeted the ‘Dorogobuzh’ civilian enterprise and that four employees “tragically died while performing their professional duties.” As for the injured, the governor said all have been taken to a healthcare facility.
Schools in Smolensk, which is located near the Russia-Belarus border, have been switched to distance learning after the latest Ukrainian attack, while kindergartens have been shut down for the day for safety reasons, Anokhin added.
The governor also reported that the overnight strike caused several fires at the facility, which produces nitrogen fertilizer. Emergency workers have localized the flames, but in order to minimize possible threats to the population, the evacuation of residents of a nearby village is being considered.
The Russian Defense Ministry previously reported that a total of 69 Ukrainian drones had been downed overnight, including 14 above Smolensk Region and 24 over Bryansk Region.
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Russian border regions have consistently been targeted by Ukrainian drones throughout the conflict, with Moscow accusing Kiev of “terrorism” and deliberately attacking civilians and critical infrastructure.
Earlier this month, the local authorities said a wave of Ukrainian strikes damaged energy infrastructure in Belgorod Region, leading to widespread power outages and disruption of heating and water supplies.
In response to the attacks on border areas and deeper into Russia, Moscow has targeted Ukraine’s defense-related infrastructure, including energy facilities. Russian officials insist the attacks never target civilians.
2026-02-25T09:46:13Z
RT