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Flamingo missiles hit explosives plant in Russia's Samara Oblast, Ukraine says
Ukrainian forces used FP-5 Flamingo missiles to hit a key explosives plant producing over 30,000 tons of military-grade explosives annually, sparking a major fire.
- On Saturday, Ukrainian forces struck the JSC Promsintez explosives plant in Chapaevsk, Samara Oblast, using domestic FP-5 Flamingo missiles; the General Staff confirmed a hit followed by an explosion and fires.
- Producing more than 30,000 tons of military-grade explosives annually, the Promsintez facility is a key strategic target, underscoring Kyiv's growing capacity to strike deep within Russian territory.
- The FP-5 Flamingo features a 1,000-kilogram warhead and 3,000-kilometer range; Ukraine previously deployed the missile on February 20 against the Votkinsk plant in Russia's Udmurtia Republic.
- Samara Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev warned of a missile threat during the incident, while local residents reported explosions around 6:30 a.m., though full damage remains unclear.
- The strike likely reduces Russian munitions output over coming months, complicating frontline resupply and readiness while signaling sustained pressure on Moscow's industrial protection and logistics capabilities.
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