Overview

• Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Monday that serial production of the Flamingo cruise missile has begun.
• Photographs by AP’s Efrem Lukatsky show missiles inside a Fire Point facility, and his caption cited a range of more than 3,000 kilometers with production underway.
• A Fire Point representative identified as Artem described 20–40 minutes to deploy, a top speed near 950 km/h, and an explosive payload exceeding 1,000 kg.
• Ukrainian outlet Mirror of the Week posted videos it says show a launch and reported earlier testing and mass production, though those claims have not been independently verified.
• Analysts say the reported range could alter regional deterrence and worry Western partners, while observers note a resemblance to Milanion Group’s FP-5 with any direct link unconfirmed.