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Zelenskyy confirms Flamingo missile strike on Russian plant; Ukraine faces drone assault, Sumy hit

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Posted Jun 27, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-27-0930
Zelenskyy confirms Flamingo missile strike on Russian plant; Ukraine faces drone assault, Sumy hit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that FP-5 "Flamingo" missiles struck Russia's "Titan-Barricades" plant in Volgograd. Ukraine also faced a large drone assault, and Sumy was hit by a reactive drone.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that FP-5 "Flamingo" missiles struck Russia's "Titan-Barricades" plant in Volgograd on June 27. The facility, reportedly producing artillery systems and missile launcher components, experienced a fire following the impact. Concurrently, Russian forces launched 129 uncrewed aerial vehicles against Ukraine overnight, with Ukrainian Air Forces intercepting or suppressing 113. Hits were recorded at seven locations, and debris fell in three others across northern, southern, and eastern regions, with the assault ongoing into the morning. Additionally, Russia attacked Sumy with a modified reactive drone, injuring 11 residents, including two children, and damaging civilian infrastructure.

Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

How outlets assessed this

    • Радіо Свобода Neutral Reported repatriated soldiers were held since 2022.
    • Українська правда Neutral Stated repatriated soldiers had been in captivity for four years.
    • Радіо Свобода Neutral Reported repatriated soldiers were held since 2022.
    • Українська правда Neutral Stated repatriated soldiers had been in captivity for four years.
    • Радіо Свобода Neutral Reported nine residents, including two children, were injured in the Sumy attack.
    • Українська правда Neutral Stated thirteen residents, including two children, sustained injuries in the Sumy attack.

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