Ukraine Reportedly Strikes Russia’s Largest Petrochemical Plant in Western Siberia

Aug. 10, 2026 A fire that reportedly broke out at the ZapSibNeftekhim plant following a drone attack on Aug. 10, 2026. @exilenova_plus / Telegram Ukrainian drones have attacked a facility in western Siberia’s Tyumen region, local authorities said Monday afternoon, with independent media reporting that Russia’s largest petrochemical plant was struck. Tyumen region Governor Alexander Moor confirmed that a fire broke out after several drones crashed into an industrial facility, though he did not identify the site by name. He also did not say whether there were any injuries. Unverified reports suggested that drones targeted the ZapSibNeftekhim plant, part of the Sibur petrochemical giant in the city of Tobolsk, which is located around 2,200 kilometers (1,370 miles) from the border with Ukraine. Videos shared on social media purportedly showed thick plumes of smoke rising above the petrochemical plant. Ukraine, which said it struck two Russian oil refineries early on Monday, did not immediately claim responsibility for the attack in the Tyumen region. Read more about: Tyumen , Ukraine war , 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 Ukrainian Attacks Kill 2 in Belgorod and Target Wildberries Warehouse in Urals Wildberries suspended operations and evacuated workers at its local logistics facility in the city of Yekaterinburg. 2 Min read Ukrainian Strikes Damage Several Bridges Linking Occupied Kherson With Annexed Crimea Kremlin-installed authorities recently restricted commercial and passenger traffic along major roadways leading to Crimea. 2 Min read Russian Drones Slam Into Kharkiv Apartment Block, Killing 7 Ukrainians The attack, which took place just before dawn, reduced part of the apartment to rubble and sparked fires on at least three floors, officials said. 2 Min read Ukrainian Drones Spark Fire at Sochi Oil Depot Overnight, 127 firefighters were working to extinguish the blaze, according to a local official. 2 Min read