Drones Hit Industrial Hub Tied to Russia’s War Supply Chain in Occupied Luhansk

Drones struck the Alchevsk Metallurgical Plant in Russian-occupied Luhansk region overnight on March 20, targeting a facility reportedly involved in military production.

According to the Telegram channel Exilenova+ on March 20, multiple unmanned aerial vehicles hit the industrial site, with local monitoring channels reporting at least four impacts on the plant’s territory.

The General Staff of Ukraine had previously stated that Russian forces were using the facility to manufacture artillery shell casings, indicating its role in supporting Moscow’s war effort.

According to Exilenova+, video footage from the scene shows explosions and fires on the territory of the plant following the strike.

Local occupation authorities also confirmed the attack. The head of the self-proclaimed “LNR  ,” Leonid Pasechnik, said drones targeted what he described as a “civilian enterprise,” adding that no personnel were injured.

According to local reports cited by Exilenova+, the strikes may have hit critical infrastructure, including a blast furnace and an oxygen converter shop—key components of steel production. The extent of the damage remains unclear.

The Alchevsk Metallurgical Plant is located more than 60 kilometers from the front line and has been under Russian occupation since 2014. It is one of the largest steel production facilities in eastern Ukraine.

Earlier, Ukrainian Special Operations Forces reported a series of coordinated drone strikes on Russian military targets in occupied Crimea and the Zaporizhzhia region, including a missile command post, elements of an S-400 air defense system, and an ammunition depot, as part of efforts to degrade Russia’s air defense capabilities.

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