Russia Claims Shootdown of Flamingo Missile
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Russian officials say a volunteer air defense unit shot down a Ukrainian FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile using machine-gun fire. The incident occurred overnight Saturday into Sunday in the Kursk Region. This claim is unusual as Russia typically uses surface-to-air missile systems to engage such targets.
Why it matters
The reported shootdown highlights the unconventional methods being used in the conflict, and the effectiveness of air defense systems in countering cruise missiles.
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