Apr. 20 — A Ukrainian missile strike destroyed two production workshops at the Atlant Aero plant in the Russian city of Taganrog, according to satellite imagery published on Apr. 19 by the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 

Ukrainian forces launched the Neptun missiles on the Russian Atlant Aero plant in the morning of Apr. 19. This attack was confirmed by Ukrainian Navy Forces. 

Images show significant damage within the facility, which is known to manufacture Molniya drones. The strike allegedly targeted two workshops located in the inner section of the plant.

Russia actively uses Molniya drones to attack Kharkiv, 19 miles from the state border, as well as other settlements that are close to the frontline.  

Satellite analysis indicates that one of the buildings sustained heavy damage, while another was partially destroyed, with roughly half of its structural frame collapsed.

According to Ukrainian military analytical center Militarnyi, the Atlant Aero plant is located 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the Ukrainian border, which means Ukrainian forces can attack it with weapons of different types.  

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