Ukraine’s new ‘Flamingo’ missile can strike targets up to 3000 kilometers away, it has ability to hit deep inside Russia, including Moscow and St. Petersburg

The war between Ukraine and Russia is constantly bringing new weapons into focus. Recently, Ukraine surprised the world by unveiling its new cruise missile called “Flamingo.” Reports claim that this missile can strike targets up to 3,000 kilometers away and carry a heavy warhead weighing up to one ton. This means Ukraine now has the ability to hit deep inside Russia, including major cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg.

How was the Flamingo missile made?

Photos of the Flamingo missile were shared by Associated Press photojournalist Efrem Lukatsky. According to reports, it has been developed by a Ukrainian company named Fire Point. Its design is quite similar to the earlier FP-5 model, which was originally linked to a Dubai-based company called Milanion.

The Flamingo missile is about six meters long and weighs nearly six tons. It flies at high subsonic speed and is an unmanned cruise missile, in simple words, it can be called a “large drone.”

Why Flamingo missile dangerous for Russia?

So far, Russia’s big cities have largely been shielded from the direct impact of the war. Most of the casualties have come from rural areas or non-Russian regions. But if missiles like Flamingo repeatedly strike Moscow or St. Petersburg, it could shake Putin’s political grip. History shows that when ordinary city residents start suffering the pain of war, the foundation of power begins to weaken. The Soviet Union’s withdrawal from Afghanistan was also accelerated for this very reason.

Ukraine’s challenges

However, the Flamingo missile has its own weaknesses. Being a cruise missile, it can travel long distances but does not fly very fast. Cities like Moscow have strong air defense systems, making it unlikely that one or two missiles alone could succeed.

To make an impact, Ukraine would need to launch them in large numbers, using decoys and electronic warfare for support. In this, weapons like the American MALD (Miniature Air-Launched Decoy), which has a range of over 900 km, could play a big role.

Is this missile a gamechanger?

The Flamingo missile alone will not change the course of the war. But if Ukraine launches it in large numbers, along with local decoys, electronic jamming, and ballistic weapons, the situation could shift. Such a strategy could bring the war’s impact directly to ordinary citizens living in Russia’s capital.

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