Key facts
- Ukraine's military intelligence agency revealed details of a new Russian cruise missile, the 'Filin'.
- The missile is 3.5 meters long, with a 3-meter wingspan, and can carry 50kg or 100kg warheads.
- It has a range of 1,200 kilometers and a top speed of 800 kilometers per hour.
- Some components are 3-D printed, with an increased share of Chinese and 35 U.S.-made electronic parts.
- Russia launched a large-scale combined attack on Ukraine on October 22, 2026, using various missiles and drones.
Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) announced details of a new Russian cruise missile called "Filin" on October 22, 2026, releasing a 3-D model and component list. Russia reportedly began using the missile, described as an inexpensive, jet-propelled, ground-launched air attack weapon, at the end of summer. The 'Filin' is 3.5 meters long with a 3-meter wingspan and can carry 50kg or 100kg warheads. It is capable of flying at ultra-low altitudes up to 6 kilometers high, reaching speeds of 800 kilometers per hour over a distance of 1,200 kilometers. Some parts are 3-D printed, and its electronics feature an increased share of Chinese components alongside 35 U.S.-made parts. On the same day, Russia launched a large combined attack on Ukraine using various missiles and drones.