Ukrainian drones struck a Russian military factory that produces combat aircraft, causing explosions and damaging a nearby football stadium on the night of 25 June. 

The most significant strike occurred in Russia’s Taganrog, where drones hit the Forte Arena football stadium and surrounding area.

According to Acting head of Rostov Oblast Yuri Slyusar, the incident caused a building roof to catch fire over 30 square meters and destroyed a wall.

Taganrog Mayor Svetlana Kambulova reported that the fire was quickly extinguished and no casualties occurred, though windows were damaged at a local school and two residential buildings.

Ukrainian sources identified the primary target as the Atlant Aero UAV factory, claiming the strike caused an explosion and subsequent fire at the facility.

According to Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation, the factory serves as a key component in Russia’s military-industrial complex, producing combat drones including space-capable variants, drone components, specialized equipment, and control systems.

Kovalenko further stated that the facility participates in manufacturing Orion drones, electronic warfare systems, and digital integration technology for strike FPV drones and loitering munitions.

On the night of 25 June, Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles struck targets across five Russian regions and occupied Crimea, with Russia’s Ministry of Defense claiming to have intercepted 22 Ukrainian drones.