Russian expert claims Ukrainian Flamingo missiles are easy to intercept

Retired naval captain Vasily Dandykin has stated that the FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine are not difficult targets for Russian air defense systems. According to Dandykin, these missiles are large, bulky, and subsonic, making them relatively easy to detect and intercept.

During a recent strike on Lipetsk, Ukraine utilized the long-range FP-5 Flamingo. While the missile carries a heavy warhead of approximately 1 ton, Dandykin claims that Russian air defenses successfully intercept nearly 100% of these missiles. He noted that the size and thickness of the Flamingo make it a less challenging target for defense systems.

Former Ukrainian Lieutenant General Ihor Romanenko has also acknowledged that the large size of the Flamingo increases its probability of being detected from a distance. Romanenko suggested that Russian systems have become effective at intercepting the missiles, raising questions regarding the feasibility of continued production.