Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on June 10 (local time) that Ukraine's domestically developed FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile struck the Vneir-Progress military facility in Cheboksary, Russia. The factory, located approximately 1,000 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, produces components for Russian drones and missiles including jamming prevention devices essential to long-range weapon systems. Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's long-range operations against Russian military facilities and oil infrastructure are continuing, marking the latest deployment of the FP-5 Flamingo in Ukraine's strategic strike campaign.
Zelenskyy Confirms Strike on Russian Military Facility
Zelenskyy posted on X on June 10 (local time) that "Ukraine's long-range sanctions against Russian military facilities and the oil industry continue," adding that "last night the FP-5 Flamingo struck a military facility in Cheboksary, Russia, which supplies drone and missile components." Ukraine's General Staff confirmed the attack on the Vneir-Progress factory in Cheboksary.
Defense Express, a military affairs outlet, estimated that approximately five FP-5 Flamingo missiles were used in the operation, with two missiles hitting their targets. The Vneir-Progress factory produces critical components for Russian long-range weapon systems, including electronic warfare and jamming prevention equipment.
FP-5 Flamingo Technical Specifications
The FP-5 Flamingo is a ground-launched long-range cruise missile developed by Ukrainian defense startup Fire Point. The missile has a maximum range of 3,000 kilometers, placing Moscow within striking distance, and carries a 1.1-ton warhead — more than twice the payload of a Tomahawk missile. Its maximum speed reaches 900 kilometers per hour.
The missile is equipped with a navigation system combining GPS, Inertial Navigation System (INS), and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). The name "Flamingo" reportedly originated when the initial production batch was painted pink due to technical issues.
Fire Point Develops Ukraine's Longest-Range Missile
In August last year, President Zelenskyy announced the successful test launch of the FP-5 Flamingo, praising it as "the most accomplished missile we have possessed so far." According to Reuters, Ukraine also launched FP-5 Flamingo missiles at the Vneir-Progress factory and several other Russian military facilities last month on the 5th.
FAQ
What is the maximum range of Ukraine's FP-5 Flamingo missile?
The FP-5 Flamingo has a maximum range of 3,000 kilometers, which places the Russian capital Moscow within its striking distance.
What facility did the FP-5 Flamingo strike on June 10?
On June 10 (local time), the FP-5 Flamingo struck the Vneir-Progress military factory in Cheboksary, Russia, which produces components for Russian drones and missiles including jamming prevention devices.
