Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that Russian forces targeted the production of ‘Flamingo’ missiles, but the affected production line has since been relocated and operations have resumed.
During a recent address, Zelensky noted that while Ukraine possesses a limited stock of ‘Flamingo’ missiles, the country has achieved significant results. He highlighted a recent strike against a Russian base housing the ‘Oreshnik’ missile system.
The President emphasized the need to increase the production of ‘Flamingo’ missiles, stating, “It is crucial to raise the quantity: one major production line was destroyed as a result of the missile strike. However, I can already report that it has been relocated and production has resumed.”
In related developments, the Ukrainian Armed Forces had previously reported a series of strikes against the ‘Kapustin Yar’ testing ground in Russia, which had been used to launch ‘Oreshnik’ missiles into Ukraine. According to military sources, these strikes were executed using domestically produced long-range missiles, including the FP-5 ‘Flamingo’.
Damage assessments indicated that several structures at the testing ground sustained varying degrees of damage, with one hangar significantly affected and personnel evacuated from the area.
Additionally, on February 12, Ukrainian forces targeted a storage facility for missiles, ammunition, and explosives belonging to the Russian Ministry of Defense’s Main Rocket and Artillery Directorate. This operation took place in the Kotluban area of Russia’s Volgograd region, and was also carried out using FP-5 ‘Flamingo’ missiles.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that production of 'Flamingo' missiles has resumed following a Russian attack. He emphasized the need to increase missile production amid ongoing military operations against Russian targets.