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The Nevinnomyssk Azot chemical plant \u2014 one of Russia\u2019s largest producers of nitrogen fertilizer and ammonia and a key supplier to the Kremlin’s military-industrial complex \u2014 has suspended production, Russian independent media outlet Astra reported on June 16.<\/p>\n

According to Astra<\/a>, the chemical plant suspended production as a direct result of Ukrainian drone strikes. The strike \u2014 which was confirmed<\/a> by Ukraine\u2019s General Staff on June 14 \u2014 targeted two major military-industrial facilities in Russia, including the Nevinnomyssk Azot plant in Stavropol Krai. The facility reportedly supplied raw materials and components for Russia\u2019s weapons<\/a> and fuel production.<\/p>\n

Nevinnomyssk Azot is among Russia<\/a>‘s top producers of ammonia and nitrogen fertilizers and hosts the country\u2019s only production lines for methyl acetate and high-purity acetic acid. It also operates Russia\u2019s first melamine production facility, according to open-source data.<\/p>\n

According to Andrii Kovalenko<\/a>, head of Ukraine’s<\/a> Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, the plant produces up to one million tons of ammonia and over one million tons of ammonium nitrate annually, is “a critical element of Russia’s military-industrial complex.”<\/p>\n

Kovalenko noted that ammonium nitrate is a key component for explosives and artillery<\/a> shells. He added that the plant also synthesizes dual-use chemicals such as melamine, acetic acid, methanol, and potassium nitrate \u2014 all frequently used in the production of grenade launchers, mines, and rocket charges.<\/p>\n

Since 2024, the plant has also been producing water-soluble fertilizers, which he said have been adapted to serve military chemical needs as part of Russia’s war<\/a> in Ukraine.<\/p>\n

The chemical plant is part of the EuroChem Group, owned by Russian billionaire<\/a> Andrey Melnichenko, who is currently sanctioned by Canada, the European Union, Japan, and the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

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Russia evading oil sanctions with illegal transfers near Greece, Cyprus, HUR says<\/div>\n
According to Ukraine\u2019s military intelligence (HUR), the vessel, operating without Western insurance, is part of Russia\u2019s expanding shadow fleet used to bypass G7 and EU sanctions on Russian oil exports.<\/div>\n
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The Nevinnomyssk Azot chemical plant \u2014 one of Russia\u2019s largest producers of nitrogen fertilizer and ammonia and a key supplier to the Kremlin’s military-industrial complex \u2014 has suspended production, Russian independent media outlet Astra reported on June 16. According to Astra, the chemical plant suspended production as a direct result of Ukrainian drone strikes. 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