Satellite images show consequences of Ukrainian strike on drone manufacturer in Russia – photo

Iryna Levytska - 24 April, 12:25

The aftermath of the attack.

One building at Russia's Atlant Aero plant in Taganrog was destroyed and several others damaged as a result of a missile strike by Ukraine's defence forces, satellite imagery has shown.

Source: Exilenova+ Telegram channel

Quote: "High-quality satellite images (Vantor) have emerged of the missile strike on the Atlant Aero plant in Taganrog. They show that at least three buildings sustained damage and one was completely destroyed."

Satellite images of the consequences of the missile strike on the Atlant Aero plant in Taganrog.

Photo: Exilenova+

Details: It was previously reported that on the night of 18-19 April, units of Ukraine's defence forces struck the Russian Atlant Aero defence facility with Neptune missiles.

Ukraine's General Staff noted that Atlant Aero carries out the full cycle of design, manufacture and testing of Molniya strike-reconnaissance UAVs and components for the Orion UAV. The Orion weighs approximately one tonne and is capable of carrying up to 250 kg of payload, which may include aerial photography systems, radio intelligence modules, electro-optical systems, KAB-20 guided aerial bombs, Kh-50 and Kh-UAV missiles and more.

Background: On 21 April and the night of 21-22 April, Ukraine's defence forces struck a naval vessel traffic control centre and other Russian assets.

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