The Azot branch of OAO OKK Uralchem in Berezniki, Perm Krai, was hit by explosions on October 2nd, 2025, as reported by Exilenova_plus. This facility, located approximately 1,700 kilometers from the state border, is a major producer of nitrogen fertilizers and dual-purpose products. In the past 26 minutes, from 7:40 PM to 8:07 PM UTC on October 2nd, 2025, temporary restrictions were imposed on the reception and departure of aircraft at the airports of Sochi and Gelendzhik, according to the Federal Air Transport Agency. The Azot facility's destruction is noted as significant for both the Russian economy and its military logistics, having produced over 2.3 million tons of product in 2024. Previous reports from October 2nd, 2025, indicated an incident at the Philial "Azot" of OAO "Uralkhim" in Berezniki, Perm Krai, occurring between 5:38 PM and 6:07 PM UTC. Russian President Vladimir Putin had also commented on the name "Department of War" on October 2nd, 2025, describing it as "quite well, a bit aggressive," and contrasting it with Russia's "Ministry of Defense."
