Ukrainian forces may have used Flamingo cruise missiles during the attack on Taganrog, according to retired Major General and military analyst Sergey Lipovoy. He identified this type of weapon as the most likely munition involved in the strike.

Lipovoy said the missiles were based on technologies and manufacturing capabilities inherited from the Soviet period and later modified by Ukrainian engineers. In his assessment, however, the weapon remains underdeveloped, with missiles frequently malfunctioning or losing control both during launch and in flight.

The analyst argued that subsonic missiles of this class do not pose a serious challenge to Russian air defense systems. He said Ukrainian forces attempt to improve their chances by first launching waves of strike drones to overload air defenses, followed by cruise missiles in the hope that at least one will reach its target.

Lipovoy also suggested that the weapons used against Taganrog were most likely launched from border areas, including the Kharkov and Sumy regions, as well as the Ukrainian-controlled part of the Donetsk People’s Republic.

According to the expert, such attacks rely on mobile launchers that frequently change position. Their mobility makes it more difficult for Russian reconnaissance units to detect and destroy them in time.

Rostov Region Governor Yury Slyusar said a woman was killed on July 29 after missile debris struck an apartment building during the attack. Another person was injured.

Taganrog Mayor Svetlana Kambulova also reported damage to private homes and commercial properties.