The episode in Kotovsk, located in the Tambov region, involved a drone drone attack against a gunpowder factory. The claim came from the telegram channel Base, which has reported a number of recent incidents at this site.
According to the channel, the attempted strike occurred around 07:00 on the morning of November 14. The drone reportedly struck the territory of the facility, causing damage to the roof of the mass mixing workshop. A fire that followed was contained quickly, and responders brought the flames under control with no significant spread.
Preliminary details indicate that the workshop was not in operation at the moment of the incident and that there were no injuries among workers or nearby personnel. Local authorities have not released official confirmation beyond the initial account from the telegram outlet.
This event is part of a pattern of incidents at the Kotovsk facility. For instance, on November 11 there was an explosion within the business premises, followed by a fire that affected an area of about 300 square meters in a workshop zone. Firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze and prevent further escalation.
Earlier, on June 20, another explosion occurred at the same gunpowder factory, triggering a fire. The plant’s press service cited by TASS attributed the incident to installation work conducted by a third-party contractor, a detail that has been included in official briefings on the matter.
Separately, reports from Kabardino-Balkaria described an arson attempt at a military registration and enlistment office, adding to a series of security-focused incidents reported in different regions.
Analysts note that the Kotovsk incidents highlight the ongoing challenges facing industrial sites that handle energetic materials. While the precise motives behind the drone attack remain under investigation, the sequence of events illustrates a pattern of attempts to disrupt production, test defense responses, and potentially exploit vulnerabilities in facility security. Local authorities continue to monitor the plant’s operations while safeguarding personnel and infrastructure against similar threats. Observers emphasize the importance of strengthened perimeter controls, improved surveillance of high-risk workshops, and rapid emergency response protocols to minimize risk to workers and nearby communities. The broader context points to heightened tensions and a persistent risk environment for critical manufacturing assets in the region. (Source: Base telegram channel, corroborated by regional security briefings and wire service summaries)