Russia Says Drone Attack Damages Tolyatti Facilities, Ukraine Says Petrochemical Plant Hit

By Reuters Oct. 24, 2026 Supernova+ / Telegram Several industrial facilities were damaged in a drone attack on the Russian city of Tolyatti on Saturday, local authorities said, while Ukraine said it had struck a major petrochemical plant there. Togliatti Mayor Ilya Sukhikh said preliminary reports indicated no fatalities or injuries. He did not specify which facilities had been hit. Ukraine's General Staff said it had struck the Tolyattikauchuk petrochemical plant, one of Russia's largest producers of synthetic rubber. The General Staff also reported a strike on the Proton electronics plant in Russia's Oryol region, which Kyiv says manufactures components for cruise and ballistic missiles. Oryol regional Governor Andrei Klychkov said three people were killed on Friday in a Ukrainian missile strike on an unspecified civilian facility in the region. Ukraine's military also reported hitting an aircraft at the Yeysk airfield in southern Russia. Local authorities confirmed an attack in the area but said it caused only minor damage to two apartment buildings. Russia's Defense Ministry said on Saturday that air defenses had destroyed 1,297 drones, one French-made SCALP cruise missile and four Ukrainian Neptune missiles over the previous 24 hours. 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 3 Tankers of Russian Diesel Headed for North America, Russian Deputy PM Says Alexander Novak said Russian companies could supply 500,000 metric tons in October. 1 Min read Russia, Ukraine Agree on Ceasefire in Embattled Oleshky, Plan New Peace Talks Next Month The pause in fighting will allow for the delivery of humanitarian aid and facilitate civilian evacuations from the town, the White House said. 5 Min read Russia, U.S. Deny That American Hubbard Was Released in Exchange for Russian War Blogger Some observers suggested that Hubbard may have been freed in connection with a high-profile Russian war blogger who was briefly detained in Montenegro... 2 Min read Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport Resumes Operations After Ukrainian Drone Threat Three of Moscow's airports had temporarily suspended flight operations on Friday. 2 Min read