24 April 2026

In Taganrog, one of the production buildings at the Atlant-Aero drone factory, previously hit by Ukrainian missiles, has now been completely demolished.

This is shown in new satellite images of the site published on the Exilenova+ Telegram channel.

The facility produces unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including Molniya strike drones.

To strike this facility, Ukrainian forces used long-range missiles in January. Auxiliary buildings were also hit.

The Atlant-Aero plant before the Ukrainian strikes. Source: Dnipro Osint.

The Atlant-Aero plant after the Ukrainian strikes. April 2026. Source: Exilenova+

On April 19, the plant was attacked again with Neptune cruise missiles, which destroyed part of the auxiliary infrastructure.

The facility is located approximately 40–50 kilometers from Ukraine’s state border, allowing the Ukrainian Defense Forces to strike it with various means.

An overview of the new damage at the Atlant-Aero plant after the Ukrainian strikes. April 2026. Source: Exilenova+.

The plant in Taganrog is also involved in the production of components for the Russian Orion heavy strike drones. Electronic warfare systems are developed and assembled at this facility.

Main Workshop of Atlant-Aero Drone Factory in Taganrog Destroyed in Missile Strike