Ukrainian defense forces conducted a series of strikes using Flamingo missiles on the Kapustin Yar range in Russia's Astrakhan Oblast, targeting locations where Russian forces had deployed the Oreshnik missile system.
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Ukrainian defence forces carried out a series of strikes in January 2026 on Kapustin Yar range
Flamingo missiles were used in the strikes on Kapustin Yar
Russians had deployed the Oreshnik system at Kapustin Yar range
Ukrainian forces conducted strikes against Kapustin Yar test range in January 2026
Strikes hit hangar-type buildings used for pre-launch preparation of intercontinental and intermediate-range ballistic missiles
Operation used domestically produced Flamingo cruise missiles
One hangar was significantly damaged and personnel were evacuated
Russian officials have not commented on the attacks
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