Ukrainian Neptune missiles slam Russian drone factory in Taganrog, FSB ship also targeted
Illustrative photo: Neptune missiles hit the Atlant Aero plant in Russian Taganrog (facebook.com/generalstaff_ua)
Ukraine's Armed Forces struck the Atlant Aero plant in Taganrog with Neptune missiles on April 19, destroying several of the facility's production buildings, reports the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
"The results of the April 19, 2026, strike by Ukrainian Neptune cruise missiles on the Atlant Aero enterprise in Taganrog, Rostov region of the Russian Federation, have been updated: the destruction of two production facilities and damage to four others has been confirmed," the General Staff said.
According to the report, Atlant Aero carries out the full design, production, and testing cycle for Molniya-type strike-reconnaissance UAVs, as well as components for Orion drones.
"Striking this enterprise will reduce the enemy's ability to carry out attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine," the General Staff added.
In addition, following a strike on April 22, 2026, on a Project 22460 patrol ship of Russia's FSB Border Service in Sevastopol, damage to the vessel's combat control post has been confirmed.
Strikes on strategic enemy targets
As a reminder, Ukraine's Defense Forces struck a Russian naval traffic control center in Sevastopol on April 21 and 22, along with other enemy targets.
As part of efforts to reduce Russia's military-economic potential, Ukrainian forces also hit four key oil refining facilities overnight on April 18.
Earlier in April, fighters from the Security Service of Ukraine's Alpha Special Operations Center carried out a successful operation in Crimea, with drones striking three ships, a radar system, and logistics assets of Russian occupying forces.
