The viral video showing a burning plant with massive smoke is from Russia’s recent retaliation against Ukraine following renewed attacks.

Original review summary

The review says the video shows a fire at Al Hamriyah Port in Sharjah, UAE, caused by petrochemical materials igniting on 31 May 2025—not a Russian strike on Ukraine. It cites the visible Asia Petro Chem sign and reports identifying the same video as footage from Sharjah.[S1]