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Ukraine targets Russian plant wrapped in anti-drone cage with FP-5 Flamingo missiles
military-and-defense28 days ago

Ukraine targets Russian plant wrapped in anti-drone cage with FP-5 Flamingo missiles

Satellite imagery shows the VNIIR Progress weapons plant in Cheboksary enclosed by anti-drone cage armor, which Ukraine attacked with FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles, damaging the cage-surrounded building. The plant produces navigation equipment for high-precision weapons; Ukraine also targeted a Samara oil refinery. Analysts say these long-range strikes demonstrate Kyiv's growing ability to hit key Russian facilities, while the spread of anti-drone nets inside Russia underscores protective measures around critical infrastructure.

Ukraine Says Flamingo Missile Struck Russian Drone-Component Plant in Cheboksary
world1 month ago

Ukraine Says Flamingo Missile Struck Russian Drone-Component Plant in Cheboksary

Ukraine said its FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles hit the VNIIR-Progress plant in Cheboksary, which provides antennas and navigation receivers for drones and missiles, as part of a broader strike that also hit the Kuibyshev oil refinery and oil facilities in Vladimir region; Zelenskyy posted video of the strike and framed it as part of long-range sanctions against Russia's military-industrial complex. The Flamingo, shown in 2025, reportedly has up to 3,000 km range and a 1,100 kg warhead, and its maker Fire Point envisions an integrated air-defense system.

Ukraine claims deep strike hits Russian drone and missile plant in Cheboksary
world1 month ago

Ukraine claims deep strike hits Russian drone and missile plant in Cheboksary

Ukraine says FP-5 Flamingo missiles hit the VNIIR-Progress drone and missile plant in Cheboksary, about 900 km behind the front, injuring three. Kyiv also claims strikes on a Moscow-occupied port in Mariupol, a Samara oil refinery, and a Black Sea tanker; Russia says it survived the attack and that its air defenses shot down hundreds of drones, while Ukraine reports downing many Russian drones and claiming multiple direct hits in different locations.

Ukraine Releases Flamingo Missile Footage Highlighting Long-Range Strike on Russian Military-Industrial Complex
world2 months ago

Ukraine Releases Flamingo Missile Footage Highlighting Long-Range Strike on Russian Military-Industrial Complex

President Zelenskyy released new footage of Ukraine’s homegrown FP-5 Flamingo missiles taking off and reportedly flying over 1,500 kilometers to strike a military-industrial complex in Cheboksary, Russia, with officials saying the target supported naval navigation and weapon production; Russian reports of casualties accompany limited external verification of the strikes.

Ukraine launches deep long-range strike targeting Russian weapons facility ahead of Victory Day
world2 months ago

Ukraine launches deep long-range strike targeting Russian weapons facility ahead of Victory Day

Ukraine conducted a long-range strike more than 1,000 km into Russia, hitting a state institute in Cheboksary that assembles components for high-precision weapons, using domestically produced Flamingo cruise missiles. Zelenskyy released footage of the launches and announced a ceasefire starting 5–6 May ahead of Moscow’s Victory Day parade, which has been scaled back. Russia reported internet and banking disruptions amid security measures, while analysts note ongoing Ukrainian counterattacks and battlefield strain.

Ukraine hits Russian weapons plant and oil refinery with Flamingo missiles
world2 months ago

Ukraine hits Russian weapons plant and oil refinery with Flamingo missiles

Ukraine says it struck Russia’s JSC VNIIR-Progress weapons facility in Cheboksary with domestically built Flamingo missiles, hitting a plant that makes relay protection, automation gear and Kometa EW components after flying roughly 1,500 km; the operation also targeted Kirishi’s KINEF oil refinery with fires observed and drones downed. Russia reported casualties, while Kyiv provided no public casualty figures. The strikes are part of a broader campaign across Russia ahead of Victory Day, and the Flamingo is a 1,000‑kg warhead missile with a 3,000 km range that Kyiv has used more frequently since late 2025.