Russian Beriev Aircraft Plant Reports $65 Million Loss for 2025 Amid Ukrainian Strikes

Beriev Plant Faces Substantial Financial Setback

The Beriev Aircraft Plant (TANTK Beriev) in Taganrog, a cornerstone of Russia's strategic aviation industry, has officially reported a net loss of approximately $65 million for the year 2025. This marks a stark reversal from its 2024 performance, when the company recorded a profit of around $15 million. The significant financial decline is largely attributed to a series of precision strikes carried out by Ukrainian forces on the facility throughout the year.

Official data indicates that the plant's production output plummeted by 2.5 times, a direct consequence of the physical damage inflicted upon its manufacturing workshops. The financial statements reveal that the company's revenue decreased 3.8 times year-over-year to $49 million, while its debt to creditors escalated to $350 million.

Strategic Importance and Impact of Strikes

The Beriev Aircraft Plant holds critical importance for the Russian military, serving as the primary developer and manufacturer of advanced airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft, including the Beriev A-50 and A-100 Premier. The facility is also responsible for producing the Be-200 amphibious aircraft and undertaking repair and modernization work on Tu-95MS strategic bombers.

Ukrainian strikes on the Taganrog facility were confirmed on at least two occasions in 2025: July 7 and November 25. The November 25 attack reportedly resulted in the destruction of a rare Beriev A-60 'flying laser' laboratory aircraft and an A-100LL testbed aircraft. These systematic attacks have severely hampered the plant's capacity to fulfill state defense orders, including a high-priority $170 million contract to modernize three Tu-95MS strategic bombers to the 'MSM' standard, which would enable them to carry Kh-101 cruise missiles.

Operational Disruptions and Future Outlook

The ongoing disruptions have led to a significant reduction in the plant's operational capabilities. The company's gross profit dropped to $3 million, with losses from operations reaching $16 million. Reports suggest that the plant is currently undergoing a 'technological reduction' and may be forced to reorient its focus from complex manned aviation projects towards the mass production of unmanned systems, such as Molniya UAVs, to meet the demands of the Russian military.

In addition to the physical damage from strikes, the Beriev Aircraft Plant has also been subject to international sanctions imposed by countries including the United States, Canada, Switzerland, the European Union, New Zealand, and Japan. These sanctions, coupled with the direct impact of Ukrainian military actions, are seen as contributing factors to the plant's severe financial and operational challenges.