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News · 27 June 2026

Ukraine missiles hit Russian defence plant, causes fire

Ukraine missiles hit Russian defence plant, causes fire

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Ukrainian-made Flamingo missiles struck a plant in Russia's Volgograd region overnight, causing a fire. The plant produces artillery systems and components for missile launch systems. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said these strikes are part of Ukraine's expanding long-range pressure on Russia.

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