Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) has reported that Russian forces have begun using a new cruise missile called Filin in combat operations.

According to Ukrainian intelligence, the Filin reflects a broader trend in Russia’s defense industry toward developing low-cost, jet-powered weapons that can be launched from ground-based systems.

The missile features a composite airframe measuring 3.5 meters in length, with a wingspan of approximately three meters. Some structural components are manufactured using 3D printing technology. The GUR estimates that the Filin can reach speeds of up to 800 kilometers per hour and strike targets as far as 1,200 kilometers away.

Ukrainian intelligence also claims that the missile can operate at extremely low altitudes or climb to heights of up to six kilometers. The agency believes there may be two versions, equipped with warheads weighing 50 and 100 kilograms. The Filin is launched from a ground-based platform using a solid-fuel booster.

According to the GUR, Russian troops began deploying the missile late in the year. The agency also reported that many of its components are shared with other Russian drones and missiles. In particular, the Filin is reportedly powered by an R500 engine, which is also used in the S-71 family of munitions.

However, the reported technical specifications and claims about the Filin’s combat deployment have not been officially confirmed.