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The Long Neptune missile has been tested and successfully deployed in combat. This is a secret project that Ukraine has been working on for several years.
This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the Telegram of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
“Long Neptune” has been tested and successfully used in combat. New Ukrainian missile, precise strike. Distance – a thousand kilometers,” he said.
The President thanked Ukrainian developers, manufacturers and the military.
“We continue to work to ensure Ukrainian security,” he stated.
What is known about the Long Neptune rocket
Back in December 2023, it was reported that Ukraine was creating “long Neptune” missiles. This development is secret. In addition, at that time, work continued on the modernization of the Buk and S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems.
As for the upgraded Neptunes, little is known about their characteristics. In particular, at the end of August 2023, it was reported that only a few dozen such missiles had been produced.
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