{"id":1446,"date":"2026-09-21T14:52:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T14:52:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tcjsj.com\/?p=1446"},"modified":"2026-09-21T14:52:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T14:52:30","slug":"ukraine-unleashes-new-weapons-and-pelican-system-in-massive-long-range-strike-on-russia-targeting-oil-facilities-and-logistics-hubs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tcjsj.com\/?p=1446","title":{"rendered":"Ukraine Unleashes New Weapons and "Pelican" System in Massive Long-Range Strike on Russia, Targeting Oil Facilities and Logistics Hubs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that Sunday\u2019s extensive, large-scale strike targeting Russian territory involved an array of advanced domestically produced weaponry, including a secretive system known as the "Pelican" deployed for the very first time. <\/p>\n

Writing in a social media post on X on Sunday morning, Zelenskyy detailed that the long-range attacks directed toward the Moscow region generated a "very significant impact," dealing a substantial blow to critical infrastructure utilized by the Russian government. <\/p>\n

"One of Russia\u2019s key oil industry facilities and the aggressor\u2019s logistics facility were hit. These are billions of dollars that sustain the war machine," Zelenskyy wrote. He further outlined that the wide-ranging operation utilized a diverse arsenal of Ukrainian systems, including the FP-1, RZ-100, MICH-2000, Palianytsia, Vendetta, Liutyi, Bars, Flamingo, Sichen, and the newly introduced Pelican.<\/p>\n

The coordinated barrage, which coincided with the final day of voting in Russia\u2019s parliamentary elections, resulted in at least three deaths. According to Moscow\u2019s Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, Russian air defenses intercepted more than 1,600 drones during the aerial assault, with approximately 450 of those projectiles heading directly toward the capital region. <\/p>\n

Despite the high interception figures claimed by local officials, the explicit mention of the "Pelican" system has immediately sparked intense speculation and discussion among international military analysts, who are actively trying to determine whether the weapon functions as a tactical ballistic missile or an advanced aircraft-type drone.<\/p>\n

What is a Pelican missile and why is there confusion?<\/p>\n

The debate surrounding the true nature of the Pelican system follows recent high-profile disclosures regarding Ukraine\u2019s expanding military-industrial capabilities. Speaking at the 34th International Defence Industry Exhibition in Poland, the CEO of Ukrainian defense firm Fire Point announced that Ukraine could begin deploying its FP-7 tactical ballistic missile to strike targets inside Russia within a matter of weeks, as reported by The Kyiv Post.<\/p>\n

Iryna Terekh, head of the defense firm, explained during the exhibition that the new ballistic weapon system is designed to strike targets up to 200 kilometers, or approximately 125 miles, away, carrying an explosive warhead weighing up to 150 kilograms. The FP-7 system is engineered to be ground-launched and boasts a maximum projectile speed of 1,500 meters per second. Fire Point founder and chief designer Denys Shtilerman previously noted to domestic Ukrainian media outlets in March that the manufacturing cost of the system is notably lower than that of the United States-made Army Tactical Missile Systems, commonly known as ATACMS surface-to-surface ballistic missiles.<\/p>\n

The introduction of these tactical missile systems aligns with prior statements made by President Zelenskyy, who announced last month that the nation anticipated deploying its first domestically produced ballistic missile as early as the autumn season. <\/p>\n

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While Ukrainian media outlets, including The Kyiv Post, have directly linked the newly referenced Pelican to the FP-7 tactical ballistic missile development, official confirmation remains absent. Reports from The New Voice of Ukraine indicated that Fire Point\u2014the same defense company responsible for manufacturing the FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile\u2014applied to register the "Pelican" trademark earlier this year. Conversely, the RBC-Ukraine news agency cited unnamed sources on Sunday reporting that the Pelican is, in fact, an aircraft-type drone, though details remain sparse. Al Jazeera has not been able to independently verify these contrasting Ukrainian media reports.<\/p>\n

What is Ukraine\u2019s weapons production like?<\/p>\n

The rapid diversification and deployment of domestic weaponry underscore an extraordinary period of growth for Ukraine\u2019s defense manufacturing sector. In February, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reported that the national domestic weapons industry had demonstrated what it described as "unprecedented growth," noting that production capacity had surged 50-fold to reach an estimated $50 billion.<\/p>\n

"As a result, domestic manufacturers now meet over half of the Defence Forces\u2019 needs for weapons and military equipment," the ministry stated, highlighting a strategic shift toward self-reliance in military procurement and hardware development.<\/p>\n

The technological advancements extend beyond long-range strike capabilities into defensive systems. On Saturday, President Zelenskyy shared details on X regarding a newly developed interceptor drone created by the military counterintelligence unit at the Security Service of Ukraine. According to the announcement, the defense system has already been "successfully deployed" to combat the Iranian-made Shahed loitering munitions that Russia has frequently employed throughout the conflict to target population centers and critical infrastructure across Ukraine.<\/p>\n

"Step by step, we are moving forward to give Ukraine greater protection. I thank all the developers and manufacturers who work every day to scale up the weapons we need," Zelenskyy stated.<\/p>\n

The effectiveness of these counter-drone measures was previously emphasized in March by Oleksandr Syrskyi, the former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who reported that over 70 percent of Shahed-type attack drones were successfully neutralized using Ukrainian interceptor drones during the month of February. The battlefield success and cost-effectiveness of these homegrown interceptor systems have additionally generated significant international interest, particularly from Gulf states that have similarly faced threats from Iranian-designed drones and missiles.<\/p>\n

How have attacks on Russia changed recently?<\/p>\n

The Sunday assault reflects a broader, intensified strategy by both warring nations to target each other’s vital energy infrastructure, fuel refineries, and supply chain networks. In addition to striking energy facilities, Ukraine has systematically targeted distribution warehouses belonging to Russia\u2019s Wildberries e-commerce giant since July. Military observers describe these targeted logistical strikes as a deliberate effort to disrupt Moscow\u2019s domestic supply chains and exert economic pressure on the Russian state.<\/p>\n

As the cross-border campaign escalates, the geopolitical implications continue to draw international attention. The Financial Times reported that U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with President Zelenskyy by phone, urging him to halt strikes against Russian oil refineries. According to the reports, Washington has expressed concern that the ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure are exacerbating a global shortage of diesel fuel and contributing to rising energy prices internationally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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