Zelensky Says All ‘Flamingo’ Missiles Hit Target in Strike on Sanctioned Russian Missile Plant
Kyiv Post • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that all Ukrainian-made "Flamingo" missiles launched at Russia's Votkinsk missile manufacturing plant on February 21 successfully hit their target, marking a significant achievement for Ukraine's defense industry.
- The Votkinsk Plant, located in Russia’s Udmurt Republic, produces key missile systems such as the Iskander-M, Topol-M, and Oreshnik, and is under international sanctions from multiple countries including the US and EU.
- The attack caused damage and casualties, confirmed by the Udmurt Republic’s Governor Alexander Brechalov, and led to temporary suspension of flights at several regional airports including Izhevsk.
- Zelensky noted that while some
