Neptune struck at least 26 Russian targets: the flight path of the Ukrainian missile has been revealed
The OSINT project Dnipro OSINT has published a study on the development of the Ukrainian “Neptune” cruise missile and its combat use.
According to analysts, open-source data has confirmed the destruction of at least 26 Russian targets using 31 missiles.
Among the study’s key findings:
▪️ The first confirmed strike by the ground-based version of the “Neptune” took place in August 2023 against an S-400 launcher at Cape Tarkhankut in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
▪️ According to publicly available data, there are at least two variants of the missile: the R-360M, with a range of up to 500 km and a warhead weighing approximately 350 kg, and the R-360L, which has an increased fuel capacity.
▪️ Most often, “Neptunes” were used against ships of the Russian Federation’s Black Sea Fleet, port infrastructure, and military logistics. The destruction of two large amphibious assault ships, a reconnaissance vessel, a repair ship, and a rail ferry has been confirmed.
▪️ Enterprises of the Russian military-industrial complex were also among the priority targets. At least five strikes on the “Atlant-Aero” and “Elektrodetal” plants have been confirmed.
▪️ Analysts also noted a strike on the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery, after which the facility completely ceased operations.
▪️ According to Dnipro OSINT’s assessment, the increase in the number of confirmed attacks may indicate the serial production of “Neptune” missiles and the refinement of tactics for their use.
Source: Dnipro OSINT.
As a reminder, on the night of July 8, strike drones of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a military airfield in Borisoglebsk, Voronezh Oblast, Russia. This airbase is home to aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces, which are used for both combat and training missions.
Over the past day, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have reduced the Russian army’s ranks by another 1,260 soldiers. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released updated data on enemy losses as of July 8, also reporting the destruction of a significant amount of enemy equipment.
