Summary of "Beyond Flamingo: Ukraine’s new long-range missiles hit targets deep inside Russia"
Ukraine’s Long-Range Missile Capabilities
The video discusses Ukraine’s deployment and development of long-range missile systems capable of striking deep inside Russian territory, including targets beyond 1,000 kilometers.
Ukrainian MP Yehor Cherv emphasized that while Ukraine has publicly confirmed the use of Flamingo cruise missiles, there are multiple other missile types in use or development, such as:
- Paleonitsia
- Peklo
- Neptune
- The upcoming Sapsan ballistic missile
These weapons, including missile drones, are designed to overcome Russian air defenses and increase pressure on Russian military infrastructure.
Insights on the Flamingo Missile
Aviation expert Anatoli Krachinsky highlighted the potential of the Flamingo missile, noting:
- Its relatively simple design
- Significant modernization possibilities that could bring it closer in capability to the American Tomahawk cruise missile
The Flamingo has already been used to target Russian energy infrastructure. It has a range of about 3,000 km and carries a substantial warhead.
Pro-Ukrainian residents in occupied Crimea hope the Flamingo will be used against strategic targets such as the Crimean bridge.
U.S. Support and Tomahawk Missiles
The video also covers reports that the U.S. has arranged to supply Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles via the Netherlands. However, details on their operation and targets remain unclear.
Ukrainian military experts suggest that these weapons could soon be integrated into Ukraine’s arsenal, potentially altering the strategic balance.
Russian Response and Information Operations
Russian responses to these developments are currently limited to propaganda and information operations, including:
- Unverified claims about missile deployments in Belarus
Experts dismiss these claims as lacking military significance.
Modernization of Ukrainian Forces
Ukrainian forces are rapidly modernizing with the formation of new units in:
- Cyber warfare
- Space operations
- Drone warfare
- Special assault forces
This modernization is supported by the U.S. and NATO allies, indicating ongoing and future military support for Ukraine’s efforts against Russia.
Presenters and Contributors
- Yehor Cherv – Ukrainian MP and head of the Ukrainian delegation to NATO PA
- Anatoli Krachinsky – Aviation expert
- Rifat Chubarov – Head of the Madus of the Crimean Tarta people
- Valeri Zalusni – Former commander of Ukrainian armed forces
- Valeri Riyabik – Ukrainian military expert
- Vladimir Popov – Retired Russian Colonel and military expert
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