The Lipetsk region administration, led by Governor Igor Artamonov, confirmed that the fire at the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant has been extinguished and there is currently no risk of harmful substance emissions from the facility. Officials are actively verifying reports about a drone attack on NLMK, with the latest update posted on Governor Artamonov’s official Telegram channel. This statement underscores the commitment to transparent, official information channels and the avoidance of rumors as investigations continue. (Attribution: Lipetsk region government Telegram channel)
According to information remaining under verification by law enforcement and emergency services, preliminary data point to the possibility that an aircraft crash may have sparked the blaze. Authorities emphasize that they are cross-checking this theory against multiple videos and social media posts to determine the sequence of events. In the meantime, officials urge residents to rely solely on official communications and to resist panic triggered by unverified reports of explosions, noting that similar rumors have circulated in neighboring regions. (Attribution: Regional crisis communications)
Earlier, the Telegram channel WroteA reported a fire at a facility involved in polymer-coated steel production, describing it as the consequence of a series of explosions believed to be drone-related. The incident has prompted a thorough review of security and safety protocols across the industrial sector, with authorities detailing ongoing coordination among emergency services, the plant management, and regional authorities to assess impact on the workforce and surrounding communities. (Attribution: Telegram reports and official briefings)
Meanwhile, regional authorities remind the public that no hostile actions have been officially confirmed as of now, and they reiterate the importance of checking for updates from verified sources. This incident comes amid broader regional security discussions and reflects heightened attention to critical infrastructure protection in the context of ongoing regional tensions. (Attribution: Official statements and regional news briefings)