Russia Deploys New Low-Cost Filin Cruise Missile Against Ukraine

Russia has been using a new cruise missile, Filin, in attacks on Ukraine since late summer 2026. The missile is relatively small and likely low-cost, and experts warn that mass production could strain Ukraine's air defense resources. This represents a new capability that may alter the attrition dynamics of the conflict.

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