Drones target one of Russia’s largest chemical complexes in Bashkortostan, media report

This was reported by The Moscow Times, according to Ukrinform. It is noted that the drones targeted the Bashkir Soda Company (BSC) plant. Smoke began to rise above the plant following the attack. BSC is one of Russia’s largest chemical complexes and ranks first in the country in the production of soda ash and baking soda. According to the publication, the enterprise is part of the Roskhim holding company, which holds a controlling stake (57.43%). At the same time, the complex is included in the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade’s closed registry of defense enterprises. BSC supplies military plants with hydrochloric acid and dichloroethane, and is also the only Russian producer of terephthaloyl chloride.