Hidden Russian Drone Hub Found in Occupied Luhansk Repair Depot

Russian forces have set up a reconnaissance drone production facility in temporarily occupied Luhansk, according to intelligence gathered by agents of the Ukrainian resistance movement ATESH, who also identified the location and collected detailed information.

The group shared the findings via its Telegram channel on July 30.

“Our agent conducted long-term surveillance of the Luhansk Aviation Repair Plant. The facility specializes in servicing aircraft equipment, particularly the repair of helicopter engines such as the TV2-117 and TV3-117, as well as main helicopter gearboxes,” the statement read.

In addition to its usual operations, the occupying forces have established a drone production line and a testing range on the plant’s grounds. One of the workshops also houses a training center for drone operators.

“A production line and testing range for reconnaissance UAVs have been set up there, and one of the workshops now houses a training center for drone specialists, including both assemblers and operators,” ATESH added.

“We studied the facility’s layout, security measures, and operating schedule, and gathered information about the staff and their vehicles. We remind everyone that this plant is a legitimate military target, and its employees are complicit in prolonging this bloody war,” the statement concluded.

Earlier, it was reported that Russia is expected to transition its Shahed drone fleet to jet engines in the near future, dramatically increasing their speed and reducing Ukraine’s interception window, Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov said in comments published on July 28.

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