Zelensky says Ukraine has tested new long-range missile

Zelensky says Ukraine has tested new long-range missile
by AFP Staff Writers
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Aug 21, 2025

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine had tested a long-range cruise missile known as Flamingo that can strike targets at 3,000 kilometres (1,864 miles) and said mass production could begin by February.

"The missile has undergone successful tests. It is currently our most successful missile -- it can fly 3,000 kilometres, which is significant," he told reporters in comments released on Thursday.

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