Russia Says 13 Killed in Ukraine Attack on Tatarstan Energy Hub

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Or sign-in if you have an account.Aug. 10 satellite imagery from NASA FIRMS shows relatively fresh heating anomalies at the site of petrochemical plant Nizhnekamskneftehim Source: Bloomberg(Bloomberg) — Thirteen people including a child were killed and nearly 40 were injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on Nizhnekamsk, a major oil-refining and petrochemical center in Russia’s Tatarstan republic, according to local officials.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountThe large-scale drone assault targeted industrial sites and residential areas, Nizhnekamsk Mayor Radmir Belyayev said Monday on Telegram. He didn’t indicate what facilities were struck and the extent of any damage in the city that’s about 900 kilometers (550 miles) east of Moscow.Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russia’s oil-processing industry this month after a short lull in the second half of July, which had allowed refineries to make repairs and increase fuel supplies across the country to ease widespread shortages. Last week alone, Kyiv’s forces attacked five Russian refineries, putting fresh pressure on domestic supplies of gasoline and diesel. Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againUkrainian authorities haven’t commented so far. Nizhnekamsk’s refining and petrochemical sites have been attacked multiple times in the past, and the city is home to two major oil refineries, Taneco and TAIF-NK, as well as synthetic rubber and plastic producer Nizhnekamskneftekhim. Satellite imagery of Nizhnekamsk taken on Aug. 10 by NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System showed several relatively fresh heat anomalies on the site of Nizhnekamskneftekhim that may indicate fires.Russia’s largest petrochemical producer Sibur Holding PJSC, which owns the Nizhnekamskneftekhim plant, declined to comment. Ukraine’s military said that it hit the TAIF-NK refinery in early July. On July 31, Nizhnekamskneftekhim reported a fire, without giving an explanation for the incident. This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. 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