Ukraine has developed the Flamingo missile: what makes it superior to the Tomahawk.
19.08.2025
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Journalist
Shostal Oleksandr
19.08.2025
1608
Ukrainian military has developed a new cruise missile 'Flamingo', which was reviewed by military and political analyst Dmytro Snehirev. According to him, 'Flamingo' has advantages over the American Tomahawk missiles. The new missile can hit targets at a distance of about 3,000 km and has a warhead weight of about a ton. Ukraine does not need permission from western partners to use this missile. According to experts, 'Flamingo' can achieve a cruising speed of about 900 km per hour and has stable satellite navigation. This missile allows the Ukrainian side to choose targets on enemy territory independently. Thus, this new Ukrainian development can make radical changes in the strategy of warfare. The appearance of the 'Flamingo' cruise missile has been noted in Ukraine's defense sector, which, by its characteristics, surpasses western analogues. The new missile will enable the Ukrainian side to choose targets on enemy territory independently, which is an important step in changing the strategy of warfare.
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