Russian petrochemical plant in Tolyatti ablaze after attack

A large petrochemical plant, Tolyattikauchuk, in Tolyatti, Samara region, Russia, was attacked on the night of October 24, 2026. Footage posted on social media showed intense flames and thick plumes of black smoke. A drone attack alert was issued in the Samara region in the early morning, and the local airport suspended operations. The plant produces synthetic rubber, which is used in the manufacture of solid rocket propellant for tactical and ballistic missiles.