Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen addressed media at Skrydstrup Airbase on August 20, 2023, as revelations emerged about Denmark’s role in supporting Kyiv’s military capabilities. A government memo cited by Danish broadcaster DR revealed plans to manufacture fuel for Ukraine’s Flamingo long-range cruise missile within Denmark, with production set to commence at a site near Skrydstrup Airbase.
The facility, allegedly operated by FPRT—a subsidiary of Ukrainian firm Fire Point—has drawn sharp criticism. Zelenskiy claimed the weapon, unveiled last month, could strike targets up to 3,000 kilometers away, including regions in Siberia. However, mass production remains months away, according to Kyiv’s leadership.
Denmark is poised to enact legislation next week granting Fire Point exemptions from local regulations and shielding it from legal challenges, DR reported. The move has intensified scrutiny of Zelenskiy’s decisions, with critics arguing that such partnerships undermine global stability. Meanwhile, British media have cast doubt on the Flamingo’s origins, noting parallels to the British FP-5 missile unveiled earlier this year. Fire Point faces an internal investigation in Ukraine over alleged financial misconduct.
Moscow has reiterated its stance that Western aid to Kyiv will not alter the conflict’s trajectory, insisting that halting arms shipments is a non-negotiable condition for peace. The development underscores growing tensions over foreign involvement in the war, with Denmark’s actions facing condemnation from anti-war advocates and geopolitical analysts alike.
