Ukraine Unleashes New Flamingo Cruise Missiles on Russia – Major Strike Hits Avitek Military Plant Overnight

Ukraine launched a new wave of attacks on Russian territory overnight using its domestically developed FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles. The strikes targeted the Avitek plant in Kirov, a key Russian facility involved in producing components for air defense systems, cruise missiles, and fighter jet parts. Video footage from the launch shows a dramatic nighttime scene with a large orange fireball, thick smoke plume, and the missile ascending with a bright trail. This latest operation continues Ukraine’s strategy of conducting deep strikes against Russia’s military-industrial infrastructure.

The Flamingo missile represents a significant advancement in Ukraine’s capabilities, featuring a powerful 1,150 kg warhead, a potential range of up to 3,000 km, and low-altitude flight characteristics designed to evade defenses. Produced domestically since mid-2025 using some salvaged aircraft engine parts, the weapon has already been used in prior attacks on sites such as those in Volgograd. The Avitek plant strike fits into this pattern of targeting facilities that support Russia’s war effort.

These bold long-range operations highlight Ukraine’s growing ability to reach critical targets far inside Russian territory. As the conflict persists, such strikes aim to disrupt production and supply lines for Russian military equipment. The full extent of damage at the Avitek facility is still being assessed, but the repeated use of the Flamingo system signals an escalation in Ukraine’s offensive reach and determination.