Ukraine Faces a New Russian Cruise Missile Called Filin
- On Thursday, Ukraine's Defence Intelligence published detailed analysis of the new Filin cruise missile, which the Russian Federation began deploying against Ukraine in late summer 2026.
- Produced by NPO Molniya, part of Russia's Tactical Missiles Corporation, the Filin represents Moscow's shift toward cheaper, jet-powered strike weapons designed for ground-based launches and mass production.
- Russia claims the Filin can reach speeds of up to 800 kilometers per hour and strike targets as far as 1,200 kilometers away, with versions carrying 50-kilogram or 100-kilogram warheads.
- Investigators identified 35 US-made components and 22 Chinese-made components within the missile, which utilizes a 16-channel Kometa satellite-navigation module for guidance and targeting.
- Intelligence analysts noted the Filin's electronics resemble those found in the Garpiya UAV, suggesting Russia is increasingly standardizing components across different weapons systems to streamline manufacturing.
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In Ukraine, a new Russian cruise rocket, "Filin", with a range of up to 1,200 kilometres, has been observed, as reported by RBK-Ukraine with reference to the adviser to the President of Ukraine, Sergei "Flesh" Bescrocnam, in Telegram. The rocket "Filin" is capable of developing up to 800 km/h and flying up to 6 km. The weight of its combat unit is comparable to that of the one-two drones "Shaheed". The main advantages of the Russian missile are …
The Ukrainian Military Intelligence Service (HUR) on October 22 revealed details of Russia's new cruise missile, the Filin (Owl), including a 3D model and parts list. The missile was first deployed by Russia in late summer, and HUR assessed that the device fits into the development trend of low-cost, jet-powered, land-launched strike weapons, Kyiv Independent reported.
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