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Ukraine celebrated its Independence Day with President Zelensky stating the nation desires peace but will not surrender to Russia at any cost. The day was marked by solidarity from international leaders and continued conflict, including a drone crash in Chernihiv injuring 15 people.
Ukrainian-made 'Flamingo' cruise missiles are reportedly six times cheaper than their US-made 'Tomahawk' counterparts, offering a cost-effective alternative.
Russia's Ministry of Defense claims to have targeted a Samsung Ukraine factory with a missile strike, asserting the facility was used for producing and storing components for Flamingo missiles.
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a Russian military factory in Volgograd, using what it described as 'Flamingo' rockets. The attack has reportedly caused panic among residents in Crimea and disrupted life on the peninsula, with Ukrainian officials stating that the strike hit a key target deep within Russia.
Ukraine conducted a large-scale overnight drone and missile attack on June 10, targeting various locations deep inside Russia, with air raid alerts sounding in previously unaffected regions. Russia's Defense Ministry reported drones shot down over 19 regions and Crimea.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported that a drone attack damaged meteorological equipment at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine. This incident raises renewed concerns about the safety and security of the facility amidst ongoing conflict.
Ukraine claims its domestically produced Flamingo missiles traveled nearly 900 miles to successfully strike an Iskander missile factory deep inside Russia.
The Ukrainian military conducted a night operation, using long-range Flamingo cruise missiles to strike a machinery factory in Votkinsk, Udmurtia, a critical facility for missile production in Russia.
Russia claims to have struck the Ukrainian Fire Point plant in Kyiv, which produces Flamingo missiles, though the Ukrainian side has not confirmed the attack.
The CEO of Fire Point stated that Ukraine's domestically produced Flamingo cruise missiles cost six times less than the US-made Tomahawk missiles.
Russia has claimed control of a village in Donetsk, while Ukraine retaliated by attacking a military plant in Volgograd, Russia, with Flamingo missiles, resulting in four deaths in Dnipro.
German missile manufacturer Diehl is reportedly in discussions with a Ukrainian arms manufacturer to explore co-production of Fire Point's Flamingo cruise missile.
Ukrainian forces reportedly launched Flamingo missiles at a Russian military factory, as the conflict in Ukraine continues. The duration of the Russian invasion has now surpassed that of World War I.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the United Arab Emirates, securing a new defense cooperation agreement and discussing security. This visit follows a defense deal with Saudi Arabia, as Ukraine seeks broader arms partnerships with Gulf states to counter Iranian drones.
Ukraine has been touting the Flamingo as an alternative or complement to the long-range Tomahawk. Efrem Lukatsky/AP Photo Ukraine said last week that it used new Flamingo missiles to strike a factory deep inside Russia. Zelenskyy now says that the locally made missiles flew almost 900 miles to hit their target. The Ukrainian president said that all of the missiles were able to survive Russian air defenses. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that his country had struck...
The Joint Forces Task Force clarified that HIMARS systems do not have reload vehicles and FP-5 Flamingo missiles are fired from simple launch rails, refuting Russian claims of destroying such equipment.
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for striking a Russian rocket and space center in Samara, deep within Russian territory, using its new 'Flamingo' missiles. President Zelenskyy released a video confirming the attack on what he described as a critical facility supporting a Starlink-style network.
A Russian ballistic missile strike on a private training ground near Kyiv, where a defense event was taking place, resulted in 10 deaths and approximately 100 injuries. Ukraine has launched an investigation into the deadly attack.
Ukraine has escalated its attacks on Russian territory, using drones and missiles to strike a significant weapons plant in Volgograd and a Moscow fuel hub. President Zelenskyy announced a new plan to inflict pain on the Kremlin, aiming to force negotiations.
Ukraine launched a drone attack on one of Russia's largest oil refineries, causing a fire and impacting Russian logistics. This incident is part of an ongoing Ukrainian drone campaign targeting Russian infrastructure.
Russia conducted a wave of deadly missile and air strikes across multiple Ukrainian cities, killing dozens and injuring many. These attacks occurred shortly before a potential ceasefire, drawing strong condemnation from Ukrainian President Zelensky.
Ukraine has confirmed that Flamingo missiles struck an explosives plant in Russia's Samara Oblast, causing an 'explosion in the production area'.
Volodymyr Zelensky, commenting on one of the recent attacks using Flamingo missiles, stated that all rockets fired reached the target.