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"Flamingo" Struck A Military Factory In Cheboksary, Russia

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"Flamingo" Struck A Military Factory In Cheboksary, Russia
On June 10, missiles struck a factory in Cheboksary, Russia
Photo: NASA

1,000 km from the Ukrainian border.

In the early hours of June 10, a series of powerful explosions and black smoke rose into the sky. The "VNIIR-Progress" plant, which manufactures components for Russian weapons, was likely hit by a missile strike, according to "Focus".

Cheboksary is located approximately 1,000 kilometers from the border with Ukraine. OSINT channels reported a probable strike on the facility.

“Cheboksary, VNIIR was hit by a missile strike,” analysts write.

Footage circulating on Telegram channels shows thick black smoke rising over Cheboksary following the strikes.

Analysts suggest that the strikes were carried out using Ukrainian FP-5 "Flamingo" missiles.

What is known about the "VNIIR-Progress" plant

The "VNIIR-Progress" plant in Cheboksary is part of the "ABS Elektro" production association. In particular, the company manufactures GNSS receivers and antennas for the GLONASS, GPS, and Galileo satellite systems for the Russian military, including "Kometa"-type modules.

In addition, the plant manufactures electrical equipment: circuit breakers, relays, and contactless modules, which are supplied to the Russian Navy after production.

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