💢 "Filin", Russia's new missile; Why is it dangerous for Ukraine?
Ilya Avishav
Military analyst, Russian BBC.
From the end of summer 2026, Russia will use the Filin cruise missile for a ground attack on Ukraine; A relatively small and probably cheap missile, but with an unusual declared specification.
There is no complete information about this missile yet. So far, a photo of a damaged part of the Philin missile that was apparently shot down has been published online. Also, general information about its structure, electronic components and engine was published on October 22 by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
Military experts agree that the Filin missiles, if Russia can launch their mass production, will be able to significantly increase the pressure on Ukraine's air defense system.
What do we know about this new product of the Russian military industry and what danger does this missile pose to Ukraine?
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