Ukraine strikes Russian drone factory in Taganrog

Ukrainian Neptune cruise missiles struck the Atlant Aero factory in Taganrog, which produces the Molniia drones used to attack Ukrainian cities.

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Taganrog, Russia

Updated

Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 12:08 UTC

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Ukrainian forces conducted a second strike on the Atlant Aero drone production plant in Taganrog, Russia, overnight on April 19, 2026. The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed the attack, which triggered a fire at the production building. The target was a key facility building the Molniia drones Russia uses in nightly attacks on Ukrainian cities. The Ukrainian Navy stated the strike will prevent the production of hundreds of drones.

e/eineurope · topic · T-01373cycle Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 12:08 UTC · first reported 19 Apr