The Ukrainian Army used FP-5 “Flamingo” cruise missiles to strike one of the largest Russian military ammunition arsenals in the Volgograd region, approximately 450 kilometers from the front line.
The information was officially confirmed by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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According to the report released by Kyiv, “the arsenal was struck by long-range Ukrainian FP-5 Flamingo weapons.” The missiles reportedly hit the depot of military unit 57229/51, located near the village of Kotluban, a facility linked to the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate (GRAU) of the Russian Ministry of Defense.
According to the Ukrainian General Staff, “powerful explosions were recorded on the territory of the facility, followed by a secondary detonation,” indicating the possible ignition of stored munitions.
Russia confirms attack, claims five missiles were intercepted
The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the use of Flamingo missiles in the attack but stated that five projectiles were destroyed by Russian air defense systems. Despite this, regional authorities, including the governor of the Volgograd region, confirmed that the arsenal of military unit 57229-51 was hit. The full extent of the damage has not yet been officially detailed by Moscow.
Images shared on social media show the launch of six FP-5 “Flamingo” missiles toward the ammunition base near Kotluban. The footage was posted by the profile @DenShtilierman on the X platform.
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Flamingo missile: range exceeding 3,000 km
The first public confirmation of the use of Ukraine’s new Flamingo cruise missiles occurred in late August 2025, when a Russian target was destroyed using the new weapon.
According to available information, the missile carries a penetrating warhead weighing approximately 1,150 kg. The company responsible for its development is also working on variants with different types of warheads, expanding the weapon’s operational flexibility.
The declared range of the Flamingo exceeds 3,000 kilometers, significantly increasing Ukraine’s deep-strike capability. The missile is built with composite materials, reaches a maximum speed of up to 950 km/h, and, according to Kyiv, features protection against Russian electronic warfare systems.
In addition to the Volgograd arsenal, Flamingo missiles were also reportedly used against the Kapustin Yar training ground, from where, according to Ukrainian authorities, Oreshnik missiles are launched toward Ukrainian territory.
Source and images: X @DenShtilierman | Telegram @GeneralStaffZSU. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
