Residents of the city of Salavat in Bashkortostan reported signs of an attack for the second time in a week. drones near the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat petrochemical complex. According to eyewitnesses, several loud bangs were heard in the vicinity of the facility, presumably related to air defense systems.

Eyewitnesses interviewed by local Telegram channels described the events as a series of sounds reminiscent of explosions in the air.

"We heard several loud explosions in the vicinity of the plant.", residents noted in their messages.

There have been no official comments from the republic's authorities or the company, but video footage shows heavy smoke.

This repeat incident occurred a week after the September 18 attack, when two fixed-wing drones were shot down over the same facility. According to Bashkortostan Governor Radiy Khabirov, security guards opened fire on the drones, sparking a fire that was extinguished without casualties. The extent of the damage from this incident is being determined.