Ukrainian military intelligence reveals new Russian cruise missile 'Filin'

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   Ukraine Intelligence Reveals New Russian Filin Cruise Missile

   Ukrainian military intelligence has published technical breakdowns of the new Russian ground-launched cruise missile known as the Filin, or Owl. According to intelligence disclosures, Russia began employing the jet-powered weapon in late summer 2026. The missile measures 3.5 metres in length with a three-metre wingspan, achieves speeds up to 800 kilometres per hour, and possesses a range of approximately 1,200 kilometres. Its payload capacity features a warhead weighing either 50 or 100 kilograms depending on configuration. Drone experts warn that the 3D-printed munitions outpace traditional jet Shaheds and strain overstretched Ukrainian air defenses.

   Why it matters

   Moscow increasingly relies on low-cost, long-range munitions to pressure Ukrainian infrastructure and exhaust interceptor resources. The appearance of the Filin highlights ongoing adaptations in Russian strike tactics, utilizing readily available foreign electronics. Drone gurus and military analysts warn that countering this faster class of weapon requires scaling up production of rapid interceptor drones.

   What is confirmed

   • Ukraine's Defence Intelligence Directorate released technical details and a 3D model of Russia's new ground-launched cruise missile, the Filin.
   • The Filin measures 3.5 metres in length, has a three-metre wingspan, reaches a speed of 800 kilometres per hour, and has a range of around 1,200 kilometres.
   • The missile's warhead weighs either 50 or 100 kilograms depending on the configuration.
   • The weapon features a composite airframe with parts that are 3D printed, alongside a Russian jet engine.
   • The onboard electronic components of the Filin rely on an increased share of American and Chinese parts.
   • Russia began using the Filin in the war toward the end of summer 2026.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Drone gurus warned that Russia's new 3D printed missile will make jet Shaheds look like a small problem.

   What to watch next

   • Deployment patterns of Filin missiles in subsequent Russian strikes
   • Ukraine's scaling and production of faster interceptor drones
   • Further forensic identification of foreign microchips inside recovered guidance systems
   Sources used for this update (12)

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   2. The Kyiv Independent — Ukrainian military intelligence reveals new Russian cruise missile 'Filin'
   3. Business Insider — Russia's new type of 3D printed missile will make jet Shaheds look like a 'small problem,' Ukraine's drone gurus warn
   4. Українські Національні Новини (УНН) — Russia's "Filin" spotted in Ukraine again - "Flash" explained why the Russian Federation is betting on cheap cruise missiles
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   6. Kyiv Post — HUR Says Russia’s New Filin Missile Uses US, Chinese Electronics
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   10. www.hindustantimes.com — Putin's new secretive 'Filin' cruise missile with US tech twist? | Videos
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   12. www.longwarjournal.org — Ukrainian intelligence details new low-cost Russian cruise ...
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