Flamingo missiles
Coverage of Flamingo missiles in the Nexus archive.
- Ukraine attacks Russia’s Samara industrial site as Kyiv ramps up long-range strikes
Ukraine conducted large-scale long-range strikes against Russian industrial and military targets, including Samara's Progress Center and Savasleyka air base. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated these attacks aim to force Russia toward peace through concrete damage. Meanwhile, both sides reported conflict activity, with Russia's Ministry of Defense targeting Ukrainian ports while Ukraine launched drones over Russian territory.
- Ukraine's secret weapon: The bright pink 'Flamingo' missiles with engines bought from landfill sites that are striking fear into Russia's generals
Ukraine's 'Flamingo' missiles, equipped with engines sourced from landfill sites, are causing fear among Russian generals. These pink-colored missiles are described as a secret weapon in Ukraine's conflict with Russia.
- Ukraine proves it can hit Russia almost anywhere
Ukraine's military is demonstrating the ability to strike Russian oil facilities, weapons factories, and logistics targets, causing fuel shortages and damaging infrastructure. Russia acknowledges challenges but downplays the impact, while Ukraine uses drones and modified missiles to conduct long-range attacks on cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg.
- Ukrainian missiles strike defense plant deep in Russia, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian forces struck a Russian artillery manufacturing plant in Volgograd using Flamingo missiles, causing a fire and casualties. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claimed the target was a major facility producing military equipment for Russia's war against Ukraine, while the Volgograd region governor confirmed one death and 11 injuries.