Ukraine Expands Long-Range Strike Arsenal with New Cruise Missiles and Drone Missiles

Ukraine is fielding multiple new long-range cruise missiles and drone missiles by 2026, including Dovgyi Neptun, Flamingo, Palianytsia, Peklo, Bars, and European Ruta. Russian MoD claims to have intercepted over 90 Flamingo missiles in summer months, indicating increased operational use. The blurring line between missiles and UAVs complicates air defense and arms control, and signals a shift in Ukraine's strike capabilities.