Russia deploys Filin cruise missile against Ukrainian targets
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What happened
Russia began using the Filin, a ground-launched cruise missile, in attacks against Ukrainian targets toward the end of summer 2026. On October 22, 2026, the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine published detailed information on the weapon system. The Filin has a range of 600 to 1,200 kilometers and a maximum speed of 800 km/h.
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Why it matters
The use of the Filin adds a long-range weapon to Russia's arsenal, according to Ukrainian intelligence. The missile is being produced by NPO Molniya, which is part of the Tactical Missiles Corporation group, impacting military production capabilities.
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Who's involved
- NPO MolniyaRussian scientific and production enterprise that manufactures the Filin missile
- Tactical Missiles CorporationRussian Defense Company that is the parent group of NPO Molniya
- Armed Forces of UkraineCombined military forces of Ukraine that are the target of the missile strikes
- Russian Armed ForcesMilitary forces of the Russian Federation that are conducting the attacks
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The entities involved
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NPO Molniya
Russian scientific and production enterprise
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Tactical Missiles Corporation
Russian Defense Company
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