Ukraine theater · Military
[GIF] Fire Point published video of today's Flamingo launches. It's about 1000+ km in a straight line to…
WarTranslated reports that two Flamingo missiles struck an aircraft plant in Samara overnight, likely hitting CSKB-Progress, which produces Soyuz rockets for Russia's Rassvet satellite internet. The nearby Aviacor aircraft repair plant may also have been damaged. Fire Point published video of the launches, noting the distance to Samara is over 1000 km.
Why it matters
This strike targets a key facility in Russia's space industry, potentially affecting satellite launch capabilities. The reported use of Flamingo missiles at such range indicates a significant operational reach.
What's unclear
- The extent of damage to CSKB-Progress and Aviacor is not specified.
- Whether the strike was confirmed by official sources is not stated.
- The exact number of missiles and their impact points are not detailed.
Linked public sources
- [GIF] Fire Point published video of today's Flamingo launches. It's about 1000+ km in a straight line to Samara. — WarTranslated (TG)
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