The Tambov Gunpowder Factory Is On Fire In Kotovsk

The fire broke out after a drone attack.

In Russia's Tambov region, the target of a drone attack on July 25 was a gunpowder factory located in Kotovsk. A fire broke out there.

The explosions and fire were reported by the Russians themselves. This enemy military facility has come under UAV attack at least three times this year alone, writes OBOZ.UA.

What is known about the attack

On Friday morning, the Telegram channel Exilenova+ published a video circulated in Russian publicks showing a fire in Kotovsk from afar.

"Local reports say the fire is near or at a gunpowder factory, we're clarifying," a message below the footage read.

Afterward, OSINT analyst worldmilitares confirmed that the footage was real: the plant in Kotovsk was indeed under attack on July 25.

Together, a number of Russian regions were under UAV attack that night. Against its backdrop, the Rosgvardiya introduced the "Cover" plan in eight cities, which provides for restrictions on departing and arriving flights.

Explosions were heard in Krasnodar Krai and Rostov Oblast. In the Stavropol region, drones attacked the Nevinnomyssky Azot plant, which is a major producer of nitrogen fertilizers and ammonia used for the Russian army.

What is known about the Tambov Gunpowder Plant

This enterprise is one of Russia's largest producers of gunpowder for small arms and artillery ammunition.

The plant specializes in the production of pyroxylin powders and related products for both military and civilian use. It is part of the Russian state corporation Rostec and provides supplies to the Russian Ministry of Defense and other customers.

The Tambov Powder Plant produces smokeless pyroxylin powders for small arms (assault rifles, machine guns, rifles), artillery systems, grenade launchers, mortar ammunition, tank rounds, including subcaliber armor-piercing rounds. It also produces powder charges for ammunition of various calibers, components of explosives, nitrocellulose (highly purified), which is the base for the production of gunpowder and paint products.

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