A Russian ballistic missile struck a drone factory owned by a US company in Kyiv, marking the first reported attack on an American-affiliated site during Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
The facility, reportedly operated by Terminal Autonomy, produces deep-strike drones equipped with guidance systems designed to resist Russian electronic warfare and jamming efforts.
Initial reports from Russian state media outlet TASS claimed the company produces up to 1,000 unmanned aerial vehicles per month, including combat and reconnaissance systems.
“The Russians don’t care who owns the manufacturing facility,” said Anthony Vinci, a former senior US intelligence officer. “It’s still a target. They don’t care if it’s American or someone else’s.”
A source close to Terminal Autonomy said there were no reported casualties from the strike.
The US-Ukraine Defense Link
The strike comes as Washington and Kyiv continue expanding defense cooperation, including discussions around additional weapons support.
US President Donald Trump recently said the US would license Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House.
Ukraine is also seeking additional weapons from major US defense companies, including Lockheed Martin and Raytheon.
