Ukraine strikes drone factory in Taganrog

Video footage has emerged showing the aftermath of the strike on the Taganrog facility.

The message provides additional detail on the targeted company's role, specifying it produces 'Molniya' FPV drones and components for 'Orion'-type strike-reconnaissance UAVs.

The attack caused a fire at warehouses and injured three people, who received medical aid.

New video footage from the scene shows the scale of the fire at the drone factory.

The Russian Ministry of Defense provided a specific count of 13 drones downed overnight and characterized the number as unusually small.

Ukraine's General Staff has officially confirmed the strike and detailed the plant's role in producing Molniya-type drones and components for Orion UAVs.

The message confirms the target was the Atlant Aero facility and specifies it produces Molniya and Orion drone components.

The strike was reportedly conducted using Neptune missiles.

The Ukrainian Navy has claimed responsibility for the strike, specifying the use of Neptune cruise missiles.

The Ukrainian General Staff has confirmed a second strike on the Atlant Aero plant overnight April 19, adding that the attack also hit ammo depots and logistics sites in occupied Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk.