On February 12, videos were shared on social network X, demonstrating the launch of 'Flamingo' missiles aimed at significant military targets in Russia. The strikes were confirmed by the Ukrainian General Staff, which indicated that a major ammunition depot, located 400 km from the Ukrainian border, had been hit. This operation marks a noteworthy escalation in the military capabilities exhibited by Ukrainian forces against strategic targets deep within Russian territory.

Furthermore, the Ukrainian assault targeted the 'Progreso' factory in Michurinsk, Tambov region, which produces high-tech equipment for aviation and missile systems. This factory is crucial to the Russian military's supply chain, and the strike reportedly resulted in a fire, with the extent of the damage still being assessed. Analysts from the Defence Express portal suggested that the Ukrainian cruise missile possesses the ability to effectively penetrate air defense and electronic warfare systems, reflecting a targeted approach to disrupt Russia’s military infrastructure.

The incident is part of a larger pattern of military engagements between Ukraine and Russia, particularly in the context of heightened tensions following the full-scale invasion. The explosions reported overnight in Russia's Volgograd region indicate that Ukrainian forces are extending their operational capability and aiming for deeper military strikes, raising questions about the effectiveness of Russian defenses and the potential for further escalations in the ongoing conflict.