Key facts
- Ukraine reportedly struck targets in Siberia, including a petrochemical plant and a warehouse, on Oct. 24.
- The Omsky Kauchuk petrochemical plant is a major producer of synthetic rubber and a supplier of rocket fuel.
- A logistics hub belonging to Russian online retailer Ozon was also targeted.
- Omsk Oblast Governor Vitaliy Khotsenko confirmed a drone attack on a logistics hub in Omsk.
Ukrainian forces reportedly launched drone attacks on Oct. 24 targeting facilities in Siberia, approximately 2,500 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. The strikes hit the Omsky Kauchuk petrochemical plant, a significant producer of synthetic rubber and a supplier for rocket fuel, and a logistics hub operated by major online retailer Ozon. Omsk Oblast Governor Vitaliy Khotsenko confirmed the drone attack on the logistics hub, stating that personnel were evacuated and emergency services were responding. The Kyiv Independent could not immediately verify the reports. Ukraine has previously targeted facilities serving as storage for dual-use goods, aiming to degrade Russia's military-economic potential.