Ukrainian forces launch Flamingo missile strikes overnight, hitting Russian military and oil facilities – video

The Ukrainian defence forces deployed Liutyi drones and Flamingo and Bars missiles to strike several dozen targets in Russia and temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine on the night of 12-13 November.

Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Quote: "Units from the Ukrainian defence forces struck several dozen targets in Russia and the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine on the night of 12-13 November as part of efforts to reduce the military, economic and offensive capabilities of Russia, the aggressor state."

Details: The General Staff said that Ukrainian forces struck targets in temporarily occupied Crimea, specifically the Sea Oil Terminal petroleum storage facility, a helicopter parking area and UAV storage and launch sites at the Kirovske airfield as well as an air defence radar station near Yevpatoriia.

The military also reported hitting Russian sites in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast: an oil depot near the city of Berdiansk and the forward command posts operated by the 5th Guards Combined Arms Army and 127th Motorised Rifle Division of the Russian Armed Forces.

Ukrainian forces also hit targets on Russian soil, the extent of the damage is being assessed.

The General Staff added that attack UAVs, jet-powered drones and various types of missiles are used in combined strikes. Last night, several long-range weapons were launched, including the domestically developed Flamingo, Bars and Liutyi systems.

"The Ukrainian defence forces are continuing to strike targets involved in supporting the Russian occupation forces," the Ukrainian military said.

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