Ukraine first showed Long Neptune: rocket for 1000 km.

According to FREEДOM: On the page of the state portal 'Weapon' on Instagram, a photograph has appeared for the first time, likely of the updated Ukrainian cruise missile 'Neptune', which is now known as 'Long Neptune'. This missile can hit targets at a distance of up to 1,000 kilometers, as reported by the military portal Defense Express.

It is emphasized that despite the fact that information about the development became known back in November 2023, no images had been released until now. The missile was first shown on Independence Day.

Preliminarily, the length of the missile exceeds 6 meters, one and a half meters more than in the first version. The central part of the body has also been increased in diameter - to 50 cm instead of 38 cm in the basic modification. Thus, the new missile is not only longer but also bulkier, possibly due to the need for a larger fuel volume.

There is currently no information about the official specifications. It is only mentioned that it is designed to hit ground targets.

The post initially appeared on Freedom.

The Ukrainian military portal showcased the updated version of the 'Neptune' missile, which can hit targets at great distances. This publication became the first public display of the missile, although information about its development was already known earlier. The new cruise missile is characterized by its increased size and bulkier design, although specific technical characteristics have not yet been disclosed.