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Russian Armed Forces Launch Night Strike on Kyiv Region Logistics Center; Ministry of Defense Claims 'Geron' Destroys 'Flamingo' Components

On August 29, 2026, Russian Armed Forces conducted a nighttime strike on a transport-logistics center in the Kyiv region, Ukraine. Russia's Ministry of Defense claimed the strike destroyed components for long-range cruise missiles 'Flamingo' using the unmanned aerial vehicle 'Geron'. The attack was accompanied by a press release and image from the Ministry's press service.

Russian Armed Forces executed a nighttime strike on a logistics center in the Kyiv region, Ukraine, on August 29, 2026, at approximately 5:52 AM UTC. The strike targeted a facility believed to house components for the long-range cruise missile 'Flamingo'. Russia's Ministry of Defense responded to the strike, stating that the unmanned aerial vehicle 'Geron' had 'dispersed the 'Flamingo' nest', a reference to the destruction of missile components. The Ministry's press service shared an image of 'Geron' with the caption 'night bingo', suggesting a sense of triumph or irony. The event was reported by two outlets: 'lenta' confirmed the strike by Russian Armed Forces, while 'izvestia' provided additional details from the Ministry of Defense, including the press release and image.

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IndependentIzvestiaAug 29, 07:39 PM
Russia's Ministry of Defense Ironically Commented on Night Strikes on Military Objects in Kyiv

On August 29, Russia's Ministry of Defense commented on the night strikes on a transport-logistics center in Kyiv region, where components for the long-range cruise missiles 'Flamingo' were stored. 'Geron' dispersed the 'Flamingo' nest,' wrote the ministry's press service in the 'Max' messenger. The message was accompanied by an image of the unmanned aerial vehicle 'Geron' with the caption 'night bingo.'