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Ukraine Claims January Strikes Hit Kapustin Yar Hangars Linked to Oreshnik Prep

Ukraine says its January long-range strikes damaged hangar facilities at Russia’s Kapustin Yar missile test site, hitting infrastructure used for pre-launch preparations and triggering evacuations; Kyiv says FP-5 Flamingo missiles and long-range drones from the Special Operations Forces led a prolonged operation through January 2026, with intelligence support from the Black Spark movement. Kapustin Yar remains a key testing ground for the Oreshnik system and has been cited in prior strikes tied to Oreshnik launches from the facility.

via Kyiv Post|

#flamingo #kapustin-yar #oreshnik

defense3 hours ago•3 min saved

Ukraine hits Kapustin Yar’s pre-launch complex with FP-5 Flamingo strikes

Ukraine says it struck hangars at Russia’s Kapustin Yar missile test range with FP-5 Flamingo missiles, damaging pre-launch facilities used for nuclear-capable missiles such as the Oreshnik and evacuating personnel; described as the first known case of a non-nuclear state targeting infrastructure used to prepare nuclear-capable missiles, signaling a shift in European deterrence.

via Euromaidan Press|

#defense #deterrence #fp-5-flamingo

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Ukraine hits Kapustin Yar with Flamingo missiles, Kyiv claims

Ukraine says its forces damaged a hangar and evacuated personnel at Russia’s Kapustin Yar Oreshnik launch site in January after strikes using FP-5 'Flamingo' missiles, a Ukrainian-made long-range cruise weapon reportedly capable of about 3,000 km.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#flamingo #kapustin-yar #oreshnik