Russian Rubber Plant Burns in Tula Oblast Following Reported Attack
The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed an attack on a synthetic rubber factory in Russia’s Tula Oblast on December 24, resulting in explosions and a large-scale fire. The plant in Efremov produces dual-use materials crucial for military applications, including vehicle tires. Local reports and social media images corroborate the incident, while the Tula Oblast Governor acknowledged a fire at an enterprise without specifying details. Russia’s Defense Ministry reported downing numerous Ukrainian drones overnight across multiple regions, but didn’t confirm the Tula incident’s cause.
John Q. Hosedrinker