Russians launch drone assault on Izmail district in the Odessa region
In the southern region of Ukraine, the "Triton" oil base has reportedly been destroyed, according to Russian channels. However, no information about injuries or fires at the site has been confirmed. Unconfirmed reports suggest that fuel tanks containing diesel fuel were destroyed at the base, while a petrochemical tanker is said to have been damaged.
Meanwhile, in Izmail, a man was injured in an incident, and fires broke out at the scene. These fires were promptly extinguished, and there is no relation to the "Triton" oil base incident.
Amidst these developments, Ukraine's military capabilities have seen a significant boost with the deployment of the "Flamingo" winged missile. This missile, similar or likely identical to the FP-5 cruise missile by Milanion (UAE), represents Ukraine’s first serious heavy indigenously developed cruise missile.
The Flamingo missile, with a range of about 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles), is designed to strike targets at distances exceeding this range. It carries a warhead weighing approximately 1,000 to 1,150 kilograms and has a wingspan of around six meters (19.6 feet) with a launch weight near 6,000 kilograms (about 6 tons).
Key capabilities of the Flamingo missile include a combined navigation setup that includes satellite navigation enhanced with anti-jamming and electronic warfare resistance, likely supported by an inertial navigation system. It can reach top speeds of approximately 590 miles per hour (950 km/h) and cruising speeds between 528-559 mph (850–900 km/h). The missile's payload capacity allows it to carry a heavy payload, making it effective against hardened or critical military infrastructure. It is sizeable and heavy, comparable to early Cold War era heavy cruise missiles, launched from ground-based platforms such as a two-axle trailer.
With these capabilities, the Flamingo missile significantly enhances Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities deep into Russian territory, including industrial and military targets well beyond the front lines.
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