At Least 1 Killed as Ukraine Strikes Industrial Sites Across Russia

Nov. 15, 2026 Smoke and fire purportedly at the Nizhnekamskneftekhim petrochemical complex after a Ukrainian drone attack on Nov. 15, 2026. Telegram At least one person was killed and five others were wounded in an overnight Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s southern Rostov region, local officials said Sunday. In a separate strike in the central republic of Tatarstan, drones damaged an industrial facility in Nizhnekamsk, a city about 1,000 kilometers (620 miles east of Moscow, according to the city’s mayor, Radmir Belyayev. An apartment building in the city was also struck, injuring three people, state media reported, citing the regional health ministry. Ukraine’s military later claimed responsibility for the strikes in Tatarstan, saying it had targeted the Nizhnekamskneftekhim petrochemical complex — one of Russia’s largest producers of synthetic rubber and plastics — alongside an oil refinery. In a statement, Ukraine’s General Staff added that its forces also struck the Monolit aviation and defense plant in the western Bryansk region, which manufactures helicopters and spare parts. Russia’s Defense Ministry said it intercepted 533 Ukrainian drones across Russia and annexed Crimea between Saturday night and Sunday morning. Reuters contributed reporting. Read more about: Ukraine war , Rostov , Tatarstan , Drones Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more At Least 3 Dead in Russia and Crimea After Ukraine Strikes Industrial Sites Ukraine claimed its armed forces hit multiple oil refineries, a logistics center and other sites connected to the Russian military. 2 Min read Firefighters Extinguish Oil Depot Blaze in Southern Russia 2 Weeks After Drone Strike Ukraine’s military claimed responsibility for the Aug. 18 attack on the Kavkaz oil and petroleum storage facility in the town of Proletarsk. 1 Min read Ukrainian Drone Strike Sparks Another Oil Depot Fire in Russia’s Rostov Region Earlier reports in Russian media said the depot had supplied fuel to the Russian military during drills. 1 Min read 7 Wounded in Russian Missile Attack on Kyiv Ukrainian air defense systems downed two Russian ballistic missiles over the capital in the third aerial bombardment of the city in just five days. 2 Min read