Ukrainian military confirms results of Neptune strikes on Atlant Aero plant, FSB patrol vessel
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has clarified the results of the April 19, 2026 strike by Ukrainian Neptune cruise missiles on the Atlant Aero facility and the strike on a Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) patrol vessel.
"The results of the April 19, 2026 strike by Ukrainian Neptune cruise missiles on the Atlant Aero facility in Taganrog, Rostov region, Russia, have been clarified — the destruction of two and damage to four production buildings at the facility have been confirmed," the General Staff said on Telegram.
The Atlant Aero plant carries out the full cycle of design, manufacture and testing of Molniya strike and reconnaissance UAVs, as well as components for Orion UAVs, the military said.
In addition, damage to the combat bridge of an FSB Border Service patrol vessel of Project 22460, struck on April 22, 2026 in Sevastopol in Russian-occupied Crimea, has been confirmed.
