Ukraine Deploys New Long-Range Neptune Missile Capable of Striking Deep into Russia

President Zelensky confirms successful combat use of the Ukrainian-made Long Neptune missile, with a range of 620 miles, signaling enhanced domestic defense capabilities.

• Ukraine's new Long Neptune missile, developed domestically, has a range of 620 miles and has been successfully used in combat, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
• The missile's extended range allows it to strike targets deep within Russian territory, including Moscow, while reducing reliance on foreign-supplied munitions.
• The Long Neptune builds on the design of the Neptune anti-ship missile, which gained prominence after sinking Russia's Black Sea Fleet flagship Moskva in 2022.
• Speculation suggests the Long Neptune was used in a recent strike on the Tuapse oil refinery in Russia, which caused significant damage and follows a pattern of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure.
• The missile's development comes as Ukraine faces reduced military aid from the U.S. under President Trump, prompting increased focus on domestic weapons production.

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