Explosions Reported in Russian City of Oryol as Ukraine Confirms Use of New Long-Range Weapons
Multiple explosions were reported in the Russian city of Oryol early today, November 13, 2025, as Ukraine confirmed its Defense Forces conducted coordinated strikes against military and logistical facilities across Russia and occupied Ukrainian territories, including the first combat use of domestically produced long-range weapons.
Footage circulating online shows what appear to be fragments of intercepted missiles falling in residential areas of Oryol, with debris landing near parked cars and apartment buildings. Oryol regional governor Andrey Klychkov issued an air-raid alert and urged residents to seek shelter, warning of potential further debris. “At this time, there is no information about casualties,” he stated. This marks a significant escalation in Ukraine’s ability to strike targets deep within Russia, potentially altering the strategic landscape of the conflict.
Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed the strikes targeted multiple high-value assets in occupied Crimea, including the Morskoy Neftyanoy Terminal oil storage facility and UAV storage sites at the Kirovske airfield. Facilities in the occupied Zaporizhzhia region, such as an oil depot near Berdyansk, and command posts were also reportedly hit. The General Staff specifically acknowledged the use of new long-range weapons systems, including the “Flamingo,” “Bars,” and “Liutyi” missile and drone systems. The “Flamingo” cruise missile, unveiled in August, boasts a claimed range exceeding 3,000 kilometers and is reportedly capable of penetrating thick concrete fortifications – details on Ukraine’s growing military capabilities can be found at the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
The Telegram channel “Supernova+” identified wreckage as belonging to “Flamingo” missiles, though this claim remains unverified. Ukrainian officials stated the extent of damage is still being assessed, and further details regarding the operation are expected in the coming hours. The use of domestically produced weaponry underscores Ukraine’s efforts to reduce reliance on Western aid, as detailed in recent reports on Ukraine’s defense industry by the Council on Foreign Relations.
