Astrakhan gas-processing plant struck by Special Operations Forces and drones
On the night of December 15, the Astrakhan gas processing plant was hit. After the strike, explosions were heard and a large fire broke out; the full extent of the damage is still being determined. The plant produces up to 3.5 million tonnes of sulfur per year.
By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik
December 15, 2025 · 1 min read
On the night of December 15, the Astrakhan gas processing plant in Russia was hit. After the strike, explosions were heard on the plant's premises and a large fire broke out; the final consequences are still being determined.
Course of the operation
The attack was carried out by unmanned systems in coordination with the Special Operations Forces. After the impact, large fires and sounds of explosions were observed at the site; information on the extent of the damage is being clarified.
Role of the plant
The Astrakhan gas processing plant is one of the key enterprises of the Russian oil and gas industry. The facility produces up to 3.5 million tonnes of sulfur per year, which is used, among other things, to manufacture explosives for the military‑industrial sector.
Position of the defense forces
The defense forces said they intend to continue striking to reduce the enemy's offensive potential and to force Russia to stop its armed aggression against Ukraine.
- The Astrakhan gas processing plant was already attacked in September 2025 — at that time the plant's operations were halted.
- On December 14 the defense forces struck the Afipsky oil refinery and the Uryupinsk oil depot in Russia.
- Also, the Special Operations Forces struck a fuel train in Crimea and an FPV pilot training center near Donetsk.
