Zelensky confirms Ukrainian 'Flamingo' missiles struck major defense plant in Russia's Volgograd

Описание: Ukrainian-made long-range Flamingo FP-5 missiles "successfully struck" the Titan-Barrikady military facility in Volgograd overnight on June 27, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed. The heavily sanctioned plant is a major strategic asset for Moscow, manufacturing heavy artillery and launch systems for Russia's Yars, Topol-M, and Iskander ballistic missiles.

Volgograd Oblast Governor Andrey Bocharov confirmed the strike on an enterprise in the district where the factory is located, stating that 10 people were injured. While Russia's Defense Ministry claimed to have shot down 175 drones overnight, it made no mention of the missile attack. Zelensky emphasized that striking Russia's defense-industrial base is critical to weakening Moscow's war effort, writing, "The reach of Ukraine's long-range sanctions continues to expand."