Stories from Cherepovets · Russia

A fire broke out at Severstal's metallurgical plant in Cherepovets, Russia, affecting the coke-chemical production area. Smoke was visible across the city, and the fire involves benzene and lubricants. Emergency services are on the scene.

The owner of Severstal has reached the top of the Forbes list. The Cherepovets Metallurgical Plant is cited on the company website as one of the most profitable metallurgical enterprises in the world. This occurs while the Vologda region faces a budget deficit.

Severstal reported profitability for the first quarter of 2026 despite a regional deficit. The group's assets were valued at approximately $28.5 billion a year ago. Mordashov stated that the group's foundation is Severstal and characterized the company as successful.

The Cherepovets Metallurgical Plant is listed on the Severstal website as one of the most profitable metallurgical enterprises in the world. However, the Vologda Oblast budget is currently facing a serious deficit.

The Vologda region budget is facing a serious deficit due to declining profit tax revenues. This decline is attributed to reduced earnings from metallurgical companies, including Severstal.

A long-range Ukrainian drone attack targeted a transport and energy facility at the Ammonia-3 chemical complex in Cherepovets. The strike resulted in a sulfuric acid leak from a nitrogen complex pipeline. Ten people were injured in the incident, with six hospitalized and two reported in serious condition. Governor Georgy Filimonov stated that specialists have contained the leak and no dangerous chemical emissions are occurring. The attack took place during the night. Vologda Oblast Governor Georgy Filimonov stated that there have been no emissions of hazardous chemical substances following the incident. The leak occurred at the Amyak-3 chemical complex.

Authorities in the Vologda region reported exceeding concentrations of dangerous substances in the air following a UAV attack. Governor Georgy Filimonov held an operational headquarters meeting to review reports from Roshydromet and Rospotrebnadzor. The incident occurred in Cherepovets. No specific chemical names or exact concentration levels were provided in the report.