Ukraine War: Why Nitrogen Plants Are Untouched?

Ukraine's Fertilizer Industry: Why Nitrogen Plants Remain Untargeted. Recent conflicts have raised questions about the strategic targeting of industrial facilities. One such question revolves around nitrogen fertilizer plants, which have largely been spared from attacks. To understand this, we must look at the production process. Unlike potassium and phosphate fertilizers, which are mined, nitrogen fertilizers are produced through a complex artificial synthesis process. This process is energy-intensive and requires specialized equipment and infrastructure. 'Nitrogen fertilizers are made artificially,' explains a former nitrogen plant worker. 'This differs from potassium and phosphate, which are extracted from the earth.' The complexity and specific infrastructure required for nitrogen production could explain why these plants are not considered high-value targets in the current conflict. This highlights the complex interplay between industrial infrastructure and military strategy.