Ukraine strikes Russian drone factory in Taganrog

Ukraine says it carried out a long-range missile strike on a Russian drone production facility in Taganrog, targeting what it describes as a key site involved in manufacturing reconnaissance and attack drones used in the war.

According to Ukraine’s General Staff, Neptune cruise missiles struck the Atlant Aero plant on April 19, destroying two production buildings and damaging four others. The facility is reportedly involved in the design, production, and testing of “Molniya” drone systems and components used in Orion unmanned aerial vehicles, News.Az reports, citing Ukrainian media.

The strike, Ukrainian officials said, is aimed at reducing Russia’s ability to carry out attacks on civilian infrastructure inside Ukraine by disrupting its drone production capabilities.

In addition to the Taganrog strike, Ukraine also reported hitting a Russian Project 22460 patrol ship belonging to the FSB Border Service in Sevastopol earlier this week, causing damage to its combat control systems.

Ukrainian forces have increasingly focused on long-range strikes against Russian military-industrial and logistics targets, including oil refineries, radar systems, and naval infrastructure, as part of a broader strategy to weaken Russia’s operational capacity.

Recent operations have included attacks on multiple facilities in Crimea and southern Russia, reflecting an expanded use of domestically developed missile systems and drones.

The latest claims highlight the ongoing escalation in deep-strike warfare, with both sides targeting military production and infrastructure far from the front lines.

News.Az 

By Aysel Mammadzada