Ukrainian drones struck the town of Krasnozavodsk in Russia's Moscow Oblast on July 7, presumably concentrating on the Krasnozavodsk Chemical Plant, Russian impartial media outlet Astra reported.
The plant, situated 88 kilometers (55 miles) northeast of Moscow, produces industrial and military-grade chemical substances, together with explosives, ammunition elements, and plane safety techniques.
Established in 1915, the plant is among the metropolis's largest employers and performs a key position in Russia's defense-industrial advanced. Its location in Krasnozavodsk locations it roughly 530 kilometers (329 miles) from the Ukrainian border.
It’s affiliated with the Russian state protection conglomerate Rostec and provides the Protection Ministry, Inside Ministry, Federal Safety Service (FSB), and different regulation enforcement companies.
Residents of Moscow area report assault on chemical plant
Krasnozavodsk residents report an assault on the Krasnozavodsk chemical plant in native discussion groups.
There isn’t a official affirmation right now.
The plant produces protecting gear for plane and anti-terror… pic.twitter.com/2fkye7zCdG— ASTRA (@ASTRA_PRESS) July 7, 2025
Moscow Oblast authorities haven’t formally confirmed the assault. Russia's Protection Ministry claimed that air defenses intercepted or destroyed 91 Ukrainian drones throughout a number of areas, together with eight over Moscow Oblast.
Ukrainian officers haven’t commented on the assault, and the Kyiv Unbiased couldn’t independently confirm the experiences.
The reported strike comes as a part of Ukraine's broader marketing campaign to disrupt Russian logistics, weapons manufacturing, and provide traces far behind the entrance line.
In latest months, Ukrainian drones have hit a number of industrial and army websites throughout Russia, together with oil depots, airfields, and electronics services.
The Kyiv IndependentTim Zadorozhnyy