**Ukraine’s Long Neptune Missile Makes First Combat Use**
The Ukrainian military has used its long-range missile system, “Neptune”, in combat for the first time. This version of the missile can hit targets over 1,000 kilometers away.
**President Zelensky Speaks Out**
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on social media that Ukraine’s new missile has been tested and used successfully in combat. He praised Ukrainian developers, manufacturers, and military personnel for their work. The president said the “Long Neptune” can strike targets with precision from a distance of 1,000 kilometers.
**More Information Needed**
While details about the production rate and specific incidents involving the long-range missile are not available, it is known that Ukraine had already surpassed 100 units of missile weapons in November last year. This comes after news first emerged at the end of 2023 that a new modification of the Neptune missile system was being developed.
**Modified Neptune Missile Used Previously**
In 2023, Ukrainian forces used a modified version of the “Neptune” missile to strike targets within Russian territory. This earlier version had a range of 400 km and a warhead weighing 350 kg. It was used to destroy a Russian surface-to-air missile system in Crimea.
**Previous Incidents Involving Neptune Missile**
The Ukrainian military has repeatedly used its “Neptune” cruise missiles against Russian forces and targets within Russia’s borders. These strikes have hit various sites, including a storage base for attack drones and an equipment storage base near Kursk.
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