Ukraine Launches Missile Strike Inside Russia, Hits Cheboksary Military Plant

Wed Jun 17 2026 08:57:57 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Ukrainian forces strike a deep‑inside Russian military plant with FP‑5 Flamingo missiles, disrupting drone and missile production far from the front line.

The Ukrainian army allegedly used FP‑5 Flamingo cruise missiles to hit a missile and drone production plant in Cheboksary, 900 km from the front, marking one of the few deep‑inside strikes in Russia. President Zelensky shared footage and details on Telegram, stating the plant supplies equipment to Russian forces. Russian air defence intercepted hundreds of drones, while Ukraine reported direct hits on multiple Russian sites, including Mariupol and the Samara refinery. The event highlights Ukraine’s intensified efforts to target Russia’s energy and military infrastructure amid ongoing negotiations that remain stalled.

Ukraine Launches Missile Strike Inside Russia, Hits Cheboksary Military Plant

In a rare deep‑inside strike on Russian soil, Ukrainian forces reportedly used FP‑5 Flamingo cruise missiles to hit a drone‑and‑missile production facility in Cheboksary, the capital of the Chuvash Republic, located more than 900 km from the frontline. The attack, announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky on Telegram, targeted a plant that reportedly supplies components for Russian drones and missiles.

Local officials confirmed the strike and said three residents were injured. The plant’s damage status remains unreported, but police experts noted a fire following the missile’s impact.

Zelensky also claimed simultaneous strikes on other Russian targets: the occupied port of Mariupol, a refinery in the oil‑rich region of Samara, and a “shadow fleet” tanker in the Black Sea. These claims underscore Ukraine’s strategy of targeting Russia’s energy infrastructure and supply chains.

The FP‑5 Flamingo missile has a 1,150‑kg warhead and a reported range of 3,000 km, enabling it to reach Moscow and other major cities. Russia’s defence ministry said its air units intercepted 326 Ukrainian drones overnight, while Ukraine’s air force reported downing 181 of 207 drones fired by Russia.

The Russian‑controlled regions suffered casualties during the conflict: at least two people were killed and 26 hospitalized in four Ukrainian territories over the past 24 hours, including two children.

While Ukraine views energy sites as legitimate targets, deep‑inside missile attacks remain uncommon. The latest offensive, it appears, is another move in Ukraine’s broader campaign to undermine Moscow’s war effort and prompt a settlement.

Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed any negotiation proposals. He reiterated that Russian troops are advancing everywhere on the front line—a statement at odds with recent evidence of a largely stagnant front.

Sources: Telegrams from President Zelensky, local government statements, statements from the Russian Defence Ministry.