In Taganrog, an aviation plant responsible for constructing and repairing A-50 airborne early warning and control aircraft faced a combined attack. This incident occurred around 4 a.m. The attack on the industrial site involved missiles and strike drones, as reported by Yuri Slyusar, the governor of the Rostov region. Local residents confirmed the strike at the plant located on Tsiolkovsky Street, noting a resulting fire as captured in photos and videos. Prior to the explosions, witnesses heard unusual sounds, hinting at the oncoming assault. The explosions caused disruptions to electricity and heating in the area. The Taganrog Aviation Plant is known for repairing and modernizing A-50 aircraft, among other models, and maintains aircraft for foreign users as well.

This attack follows a previous incident on March 9, 2024, where the same plant experienced a significant assault involving numerous drones targeting military facilities, with over 41 drones reportedly causing damage, including to an assembly hangar. Satellite imagery from that period shows clear damage to the plant’s facilities. The origins of this recent incident may be linked to ongoing tensions and military activities, as the plant’s operations are crucial for both Russian and foreign military interests. The

ملخص الأخبار

• الهجوم نفذ باستخدام صواريخ باليستية ATACMS وطائرات مسيرة Palyanytsya.
• المصنع يُعَدّ من المنشآت الروسية المصدّقة لعمليات إصلاح وتحديث طائرات الإنذار المبكر والتحكم A-50.
• المصنع يقوم أيضاً بإصلاح طائرات النقل IL-76 وطائرات الدوريات IL-38، بالإضافة إلى تحديث الطائرات للمستخدمين الأجانب.
• في مارس 2024، أصاب هجوم الطائرات المسيرة نحو 41 طائرة منشآت عسكرية مختلفة في المدينة.