Ukraine Strikes Russian Shahed Drone Hub Near Donetsk with ATACMS and SCALP Missiles

Ukrainian forces conducted a precision strike on a Russian Shahed drone facility near Donetsk International Airport on March 7, 2026, utilizing a combination of U.S.-provided ATACMS ballistic missiles and French-British SCALP cruise missiles. The strike resulted in a large-scale fire and secondary detonations, indicating the successful destruction of stored drones and related materials.

Details of the Strike

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the operation targeted a hub used for the storage, preparation, and launching of Shahed-type loitering munitions. The strike was a coordinated effort between the Missile Forces and Artillery of the Ground Forces and the Ukrainian Air Force. RBC-Ukraine reported the strike occurred at approximately 07:30 local time.

Additional Ukrainian Strikes

Beyond the primary target in Donetsk, Ukrainian defense forces carried out a series of additional strikes overnight on March 6 and 7. These included:

• Destruction of a Russian UAV control point near Dibrova in the Luhansk region.
• A strike on a command and observation post near Kruhliakivka in the Kharkiv region.
• Targeting of enemy artillery positions in the areas of Tavilzhanka, Voskresenka, and Novopavlivka in the Donetsk region.
• Strikes on enemy concentration areas near Novohryhorivka, Zaliznychne, Torske, and Sopich.

Impact and Assessment

The General Staff reported a large-scale fire and secondary detonation at the Donetsk airport site, suggesting the successful destruction of a significant quantity of Shahed drones and associated equipment. MSN and United24media confirmed the use of ATACMS and SCALP missiles in the operation.

The extent of the damage and enemy losses are currently being assessed.