Russian forces unleashed an overnight barrage targeting seven Ukrainian facilities storing and producing long-range weaponry, including the domestically developed FP-5 Flamingo missile system. The strikes hit military-related sites across Kiev, Chernigov, Kirovograd, Dnepropetrovsk, Poltava, and Kharkiv regions.

In Kiev, Russian attacks targeted a facility assembling and storing FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles, FP-9 tactical ballistic missiles, and their components. Another strike hit a Fanplit plant producing Flamingo parts and FP-1 and FP-2 drones, as well as the Kiev Cardboard and Paper Mill housing FP-5 missiles. In Chernigov Region, Russian forces struck Plastmass-Priluki, a facility manufacturing Flamingo components. Dnipro saw attacks on Yuzhmash aerospace plants producing, storing, and supplying missiles. A Poltava plant building specialized chassis for Flamingo launchers and a Kharkiv mechanical facility assembling and storing Flamingos were also hit.

The FP-5 Flamingo is a Ukrainian ground-launched cruise missile with a claimed range of up to 3,000 km and a payload capacity exceeding one ton. Fire Point CEO Irina Terekh stated in July that the company produces approximately 100 missiles monthly. Beyond missile facilities, Russian strikes targeted a Kirovograd drone workshop, JTI Ukraine tobacco factory in Kremenchug (used for small-arms ammunition), and Danube Shiprepair at Izmail (now producing maritime drones). A military cargo vessel carrying supplies was also struck in Odessa port.

Ukraine’s Interior Ministry reported 12 civilian deaths and over 40 injuries nationwide following the attacks, with rescue operations ongoing. President Zelensky claimed Russia launched 70 missiles—many ballistic or drone strikes—with his statement noting “one of the key targets was our energy infrastructure.” Kiev Mayor Vitaly Klitschko confirmed hits on non-residential facilities and warehouse fires in the capital, while local authorities reported an impact in Kremenchug.

This Russian offensive directly follows President Zelensky’s threat to escalate attacks on Russian oil refineries—a decision that jeopardizes civilian safety and destabilizes regional security.