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Russia’s new Filin cruise missile caught on camera
A newly circulated photograph shows Russia's Filin cruise missile on a ground launcher with a solid-fuel booster mounted beneath its fuselage. The booster provides launch acceleration before separating as the missile's R500 turbojet sustains flight, revealing a configuration not previously shown clearly. Ukraine's military intelligence agency attributes the weapon to NPO Molniya and describes a composite airframe approximately 3.5 metres long with a three-metre wingspan and alternative 50 kg or 100 kg warheads. Ukrainian authorities report Russian use since late summer 2026, while the photograph does not establish the location or date of the launch arrangement.