The targeted facility is located more than 2,500 kilometers away from the Ukrainian border
The evening of October 24 in the Russian city of Omsk was marked by a series of explosions and a large-scale fire at a local industrial facility. The Omsky Kauchuk plant, part of the Titan group, was hit by an attack. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine (Юлія Капітонова) citing the Telegram channel of Exilenova+, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
Local residents reported that the facility was targeted by unmanned aerial vehicles. The distance from the Ukrainian border to the site exceeds 2,500 kilometers.
Omsk Region Governor Vitaly Khotsenko confirmed the attack, stating that Russian air defense systems were working to repel the strike in the city’s northern industrial hub. The official urged civilians to contact emergency services if they spotted suspicious objects.
Production capacity of Omsky Kauchuk
Operating since 1962, the enterprise is a key player in the synthetic materials market. The plant produces a wide range of goods, including fuel additives, phenol, acetone, and isopropyl alcohol.
The production complex is of strategic importance to the Russian industry, supplying raw materials for the manufacturing of tires and other rubber products. The extent of damage to the production lines is currently being assessed by the relevant Russian authorities.
Photo: RBC-Ukraine
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