Ukraine launches domestic missile at Russian ballistic missile plant

Ukraine has carried out one of its deepest attacks into Russian territory since the war began, targeting Moscow's key ballistic missile production plant.

Ukrainian forces launched a domestically-produced cruise missile named "Flamingo" at the Votkinsk Machine Building Plant – a Kremlin-owned facility specializing in manufacturing ballistic missiles for President Vladimir Putin's military.

The Votkinsk Machine Building Plant is located approximately 860 miles (nearly 1,400 km) from the front lines inside Russian territory. According to local reports, at least three explosions were heard overnight, with black smoke rising and windows in nearby buildings shattered.

The Flamingo missile is reportedly capable of striking targets nearly 1,900 miles (approximately 3,000 km) away, exceeding the range of US-made Tomahawk missiles – a weapon Ukraine had previously sought to acquire from the Trump administration.

Destroyed train carriage becomes symbol of sorrow in Kyiv

In the capital Kyiv, a destroyed passenger train carriage has been put on display as a memorial symbol, commemorating the four-year anniversary of Russia's launch of its special military operation.

This carriage was hit by a Russian drone near the city of Kharkiv on January 27, killing 5 civilians and injuring 18. President Zelensky called it an act of "pure terrorism" as no military targets were involved.

Zelensky: We are definitely not losing

Speaking in an interview with AFP news agency, President Volodymyr Zelensky affirmed that Ukraine has reclaimed over 100 miles of territory in the south during the recent counteroffensive.

I cannot say we are losing. The question is whether we will win – and that comes at a very high price.

Zelensky also wrote on social media that Ukraine's willingness to sit at the negotiating table was a significant concession, given that Russia controls nearly 20% of the country's territory.

Geneva talks stalled over Donbas disagreement

This week's tripartite negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States in Geneva failed to make significant progress. The main point of contention lies in the issue of Donbas – a resource-rich region in eastern Ukraine.

Russia currently controls the entire Luhansk province and approximately 80% of Donetsk province, the two provinces that form the Donbas region. Moscow demands full control of the entire area, while Kyiv proposes a ceasefire based on current military positions.

The next round of negotiations has not been specifically scheduled, but Kyiv expressed hope for another meeting before the end of the month.