The Ukrainian Navy has struck three facilities linked to the production, storage, and maintenance of russian FPV drones in Rostov region using Neptune cruise missiles. The targets included facilities associated with the Alyosha and Veles drone systems, which russian forces actively employ against Ukrainian troops and civilians in the Kherson direction.
The Ukrainian Navy reported that the missile strike took place during the night of November 13, 2026. The targets were the production facilities of Ionос LLC and the service and logistics center operated by Aero-Hit LLC in russia's Rostov region.
Read more: Ukraine's Corvette Hetman Ivan Vyhovskyi Nears Completion in Turkiye—When Will It Be Deployed?
According to the Navy, the Ionос facility was responsible for the main production and short-term storage of Alyosha tactical strike FPV drones. The other target, Aero-Hit, served as both a maintenance facility and a logistics hub for the manufacturer of Veles FPV drones.
Both drone types are actively used by russian forces against Ukrainian targets in Kherson region. This makes the facilities particularly important to the russian military's ability to sustain drone operations in the area, as they support not only manufacturing but also the maintenance and distribution of the systems.
Footage released by the Ukrainian Navy shows the aftermath of the strike, including a warehouse building that was completely gutted by fire. Only the charred metal framework of its internal structures remained visible. The extent of the destruction to other parts of the facilities has not been independently specified.
The Ukrainian Navy assessed that the destruction of the targeted facilities would significantly reduce the production capacity of Veles drones. Disrupting the infrastructure behind these systems could also complicate their maintenance and logistical support, although the Navy did not provide specific figures for the damage or the expected reduction in output.
The strike was carried out using Ukrainian Neptune cruise missiles. Originally developed as an anti-ship weapon designed to engage surface vessels, Neptune system has since been adapted to strike ground targets, expanding its role in Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities.
Read more: Ukrainian Forces Destroy russian Molniya Drone Control Center in Five-Story Building (Video)
