russians Installed Anti-Drone Cages at VNIIR-Progress Plant, But They Proved Ineffective Against Ukrainian Flamingo Missiles
Defense Express • • world
Key Points:
- On the night of May 4–5, Ukrainian forces attacked the Russian VNIIR-Progress military plant in Cheboksary, over 900 km from the Ukrainian border, using FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles.
- Previous attempts to disrupt the plant, including a July 5, 2025 drone strike, were insufficient as the facility continued producing critical electronics for Russian weaponry.
- The Russians installed anti-drone cages around the building to protect against drone strikes, but these defenses are ineffective against cruise missiles like the FP-5 Flamingo.
- The FP-5 Flamingo missile likely carried a warhead of about 1,150 kg, causing potentially severe damage to the plant, though the full extent is not yet clear.
- The FP-5 Flamingo was last used successfully in combat on March 28, targeting Promsintez JSC, an explosives manufacturer located over 850 km from Ukraine’s border.
