A member of the Russian State Duma’s Defense Committee, Andrey Kolesnik, has suggested that Ukraine may be exaggerating its capabilities, portraying potential missile strikes on Moscow as part of a bluff. At the same time, he acknowledged that actions from the Kiev regime remain difficult to predict.

Earlier, Denis Shtilman, co-owner of Fire Point-a company involved in developing the Flamingo missile-stated that Ukraine could, in theory, strike Moscow using 20 to 30 new ballistic missiles with a range of up to 850 kilometers. According to the engineer, these systems might be ready by mid-2026.

Kolesnik urged against panic but warned that such statements should not be dismissed. He indicated that Russian intelligence services are likely already taking steps to prevent any launches.

He stressed that the заявления require a serious response, pointing not only to air defense measures but also to preemptive actions. In his view, efforts should extend beyond intercepting missiles in flight and include preparatory operations aimed at neutralizing related threats in advance. He added that both intelligence agencies and specialized military units have the expertise to handle such tasks.

Kolesnik also argued that Russia should act proactively by targeting Ukrainian missile production facilities through all available means, noting that the country possesses the necessary resources and a range of possible options to do so.