On the night of Nov. 13, Ukraine launched a series of long-range strikes against Russian military infrastructure in occupied Crimea, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and within Russia, utilizing domestically produced weapons, including Flamingo and Bars missiles. The Ukrainian General Staff reported that “several dozen” targets were hit to degrade Russia’s military and logistical capabilities. Key targets included oil storage facilities, airfields, and command posts, as well as sites inside Russia, the full extent of damage yet to be assessed. The Flamingo missile, lauded by President Zelensky, is reported to have a 3,000-kilometer range, while the company that produces the missile, Fire Point, is currently under investigation for allegedly inflating the value or number of the drones it delivers to the army.
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The Czech fundraising campaign “Gift for Putin,” initially aimed at financing one Ukrainian-made “Flamingo” cruise missile, will now result in the production of two due to the missile manufacturer’s pledge to match the public donations. The campaign successfully raised 16 million Czech korunas, exceeding its target, prompting the manufacturer to double the value of the public contribution. The two missiles, named DANA 1 and DANA 2, will honor the late Czech nuclear physicist Dana Drábová. The remaining funds will be used to purchase additional equipment for Ukraine, with a public poll determining whether to buy ambulances, plastic explosives, or contribute to a training aircraft. The “Flamingo” is a ground-launched cruise missile with a 1,150-kilogram warhead and a range of up to 3,000 kilometers, intended for long-range precision strikes.
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On October 28th, President Zelensky announced Ukraine’s first combat use of domestically produced Flamingo and Ruta long-range missiles, though details on their deployment were not provided. Concerns arise as Ukraine’s remaining supply of European long-range missiles is dwindling, and the maker of the Flamingo missile, Fire Point, is under investigation for potential corruption. Elsewhere, Russian forces heavily outnumber Ukrainian troops in the Pokrovsk sector. Furthermore, a German newspaper team was targeted by a Russian drone strike, and the death toll from a recent Kyiv attack rose to three.
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Ukraine has begun deploying domestically produced Flamingo cruise missiles in strikes against Russian territory, with production currently at two to three missiles per day and a planned increase to seven daily by the end of October. These missiles, with a range exceeding 3,000 km and a 1,150 kg warhead, utilize repurposed Soviet-era engines and a rapidly manufactured carbon fiber fuselage. If the Flamingo can effectively penetrate Russian air defenses, it could significantly enhance Ukraine’s deep strike capabilities, as evidenced by recent strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, which have reportedly impacted up to 40% of Russia’s refining capacity. These strikes are also bolstered by Ukrainian drones, such as the Fire Point FP-1 and Liutyi, that have contributed to these attacks.
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Ukraine’s Flamingo missile reportedly makes battlefield debut, wiping out six Russian hovercraft. Wow, okay, let’s dive right in! This is some seriously headline-grabbing stuff. The idea of a “Flamingo” missile taking out multiple Russian hovercraft is, frankly, wild. It’s the kind of scenario that makes you double-take and wonder if you’ve accidentally stumbled into a sci-fi novel.
It’s difficult to not be impressed by Ukraine’s military ingenuity. They’ve not only held their own but have also adapted and innovated at an astonishing rate. From all accounts, they’ve built up arms and drones with impressive speed and effectiveness. It’s a testament to their determination and resourcefulness.… Continue reading
Ukraine is preparing to mass-produce a new long-range cruise missile, nicknamed the Flamingo, with a range of approximately 3,000 kilometers. Developed by the Ukrainian firm Fire Point, the missile boasts a warhead weighing over a ton and a flight time of around four hours, with a maximum speed of nearly 560 mph. This domestically produced missile, free from the restrictions placed on Western-supplied weapons, is expected to be a significant asset in Ukraine’s defense efforts, potentially targeting Russian assets far beyond the front lines. Production is currently at one missile a day, with plans to increase the production numbers by December.
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On August 14, 2025, Ukraine revealed its domestically produced Flamingo cruise missile, boasting a range exceeding 3,000 kilometers. The missile, now in mass production, was photographed at Fire Point, a leading Ukrainian defense company, although the exact location remains undisclosed. The project was developed by Fire Point. Further details surrounding the Flamingo missile have not been released.
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