Main points
- Ukrainian FP-5 “Flamingo” cruise missiles hit the Votkino plant in Russia, which produces intercontinental ballistic missiles.
- Defense forces also targeted the Naftogorsk Gas Processing Plant and struck targets in the occupied territories, including a logistics warehouse in Zaporizhia.
Flamingos attacked a missile factory in Russia / Collage by Channel 24
On the night of February 21, the General Staff confirmed the destruction of important Russian military-industrial complex and logistics facilities. Ukrainian FP-5 “Flamingo” cruise missiles, in particular, attacked a missile factory in the Udmurt Republic.
The General Staff provided more details about the night attack on Russia.
What targets did the Defense Forces strike in Russia at night?
“Flamingos” hit the military-industrial complex enterprise “Votkinsk Plant” in the city of Votkinsk.
Interestingly, the night before, the co-owner and chief designer of Fire Point, the manufacturer of Flamingo, Denis Shtilerman, published a video of the launch of Ukrainian missiles.
“Here's a short video. No context. Context later,” he wrote at the time.
Flamingo launch in Russia on February 20: watch the video
A fire broke out on the territory of the plant. The results are being clarified.
For reference: The Votkinsky plant is engaged in the production of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) RS-24 “Yars”, “Yars-S”, “Yars-M”, ballistic missiles ZM-30 (R-30) “Bulava” for Project 955A “Borey-A” submarines; ballistic missiles of the 9M723-1 type for the Iskander-M OTRK and 9-S-7760 for the Kinzhal aviation missile complex.
It is located more than 1,300 kilometers from the border with Ukraine.
Where is Votkinsk located: see on the map
Also, according to preliminary information, the Defense Forces targeted the Naftogorsk gas processing plant in the Samara region. It is involved in ensuring the needs of the Russian army.
A fire was also recorded on the territory. The extent of the damage is being determined. ️
There was also unrest in the occupied territories. In particular, in the Donetsk region, an enemy fuel and lubricants warehouse and a workshop for the production and maintenance of UAVs were hit.
And in Zaporizhia, the Defense Forces struck a warehouse of material and technical resources of the occupiers.
Explosions in Russia: latest news
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After the night strike on the Votkinsk plant, the media suggested that while the damage would not guarantee a halt to the production of Iskander and Oreshnik missiles, it could complicate the process. In addition, such attacks could become more frequent due to the increasing use of Ukrainian weapons.
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And Tatarstan was attacked this morning by unknown drones similar to Shahed. The region partially canceled training and delayed 50 flights at Kazan airport.
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Krasnodar was also shaken by explosions last night. Drone debris damaged a gas pipe, cars, and houses, and also injured one person.