Ukraine develops own long-range missiles, capable of hitting targets 3,000 km away
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Ukraine is independently producing long-range cruise missiles capable of striking targets up to 3,000 km away.
- The FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile was used to attack a military industrial complex in Volgograd, Russia.
- This development reduces Ukraine's reliance on Western-supplied weaponry and enhances its strategic strike capabilities.
Ukraine is demonstrating a significant advancement in its domestic defense industry, now producing its own long-range cruise missiles that can reach targets up to 3,000 kilometers away. This capability allows Ukraine to strike strategic locations deep within Russian territory without relying solely on Western-supplied arms. Recently, Ukraine reportedly used the FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile to attack the Titan-Barrikady military industrial complex in Volgograd. This facility is a key producer of Russia's Iskander-M ballistic missile launchers. The attack, acknowledged by Volgograd Governor Andrey Bocharov as involving "high-speed aerial targets" causing damage, highlights Ukraine's growing capacity to project power. The FP-5 Flamingo, designed and manufactured by Ukrainian defense company Fire Point, can carry a warhead weighing up to 1,100 kilograms. President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that the latest generation of Fire Point drones can reach targets up to 3,000 kilometers, expressing gratitude to the engineers for their innovation. This leap in indigenous weapons manufacturing marks a major shift for Ukraine's defense sector. While initially dependent on foreign aid, the country is now independently developing and deploying advanced long-range strike systems. This strategic development allows Ukraine to target critical Russian military infrastructure, reducing its vulnerability and dependence on international partners.
Modern FP drones have been tested. They can now reach targets at a distance of 3,000 kilometers. I thank the engineers of Fire Point.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.