In July 2025, a drone attack on the Shekinoyazot chemical plant in Russia’s Tula region caused a fire to break out in a methanol storage tank, damaging the production facility and releasing toxic gases. The plant is Russia’s main supplier of methanol, which is used not only in industry but also in military fuel production. The incident led to an emergency evacuation of the surrounding population and highlighted the environmental vulnerability of industrial facilities in conflict zones.
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