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Ukraine Claims Long‑Range Flamingo Strike Hits Russian Factory 900 Miles Away
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Ukraine Claims Long‑Range Flamingo Strike Hits Russian Factory 900 Miles Away

Ukraine says its domestically produced Flamingo cruise missiles flew about 1,400 kilometers to strike a Russian military‑industrial plant in Votkinsk, roughly 860 miles from Ukraine, and that all missiles hit their targets despite air defenses; the plant is said to manufacture missiles for Iskander and Bulava. Kyiv says Flamingo production is expanding, aiming for several missiles per day, though a Russian strike previously disrupted a production line; satellite imagery reportedly shows damage to a workshop, while Russia claimed to shoot down drones and did not confirm a missile strike.

Ukraine Claims Flamingo Strike Hits Russian Missile Plant with All Missiles Reaching Target
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Ukraine Claims Flamingo Strike Hits Russian Missile Plant with All Missiles Reaching Target

President Zelensky said all Ukrainian-made Flamingo long-range missiles launched on Feb. 21 hit the sanctioned Votkinsk missile plant in Russia’s Udmurt Republic, claiming a 1,400-km strike and calling it a success for Ukraine’s defense program. The Votkinsk facility manufactures missiles such as Iskander-M and Topol-M and is under Western sanctions; Ukraine’s assertion follows reports of drone activity and flight disruptions in the region.

Ukraine says Flamingo strike hits Russia’s main missile plant
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Ukraine says Flamingo strike hits Russia’s main missile plant

Ukraine confirmed overnight strikes using Flamingo long-range cruise missiles on Russia’s Votkinsk Machine Building Plant in the Udmurt Republic, a key facility that produces Iskander-M missiles and ICBMs. Ukraine also targeted other sites. Independent verification is limited; local reports describe fire, smoke, and possible damage and casualties. The Flamingo system reportedly has up to a 3,000 km range and a ~1,150 kg warhead.