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Russia Installs Air Defence Systems on Moscow Rooftops as Drone Threat Reaches Capital
Russian forces have reportedly placed Pantsir-SMD-E air defence systems on civilian buildings in Moscow, highlighting the growing pressure on the capital’s defences as long-range drone warfare increasingly reaches Russian territory. Russian forces have reportedly begun installing short-range air defence systems…
Second Oreshnik Claim Raises Questions Over Russia’s Missile Accuracy
Open-source analysis following Russia’s latest mass strike on Ukraine has raised the possibility that more than one Oreshnik missile was launched, with one apparently failing to reach its intended target. The claim remains unconfirmed by Ukraine’s Air Force, but the…
Ukraine Looks to Europe After Stalled US Talks on Anti-Ballistic Missile Production
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv has seen no recent progress with Washington on expanding anti-ballistic missile production, sharpening the question of whether Europe can develop the capacity Ukraine says it urgently needs. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine has seen…
Russia’s Oreshnik Strike Raises Questions Over Escalation and Military Effect
Russia’s latest large-scale attack on Ukraine combined drones, cruise missiles and advanced ballistic systems, including Oreshnik, Kinzhal and Zircon missiles. The strike caused civilian casualties and damage, while also exposing questions over Moscow’s escalation strategy and the practical effect of…
Ukraine Says Russia Used Oreshnik Missile in Massive Overnight Barrage
Kyiv authorities said two people were killed and 56 injured in the capital after Russia launched a major overnight attack involving hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, including, according to Ukraine’s Air Force, an Oreshnik missile. Russia launched one…
US Approves $108m Hawk Missile Sustainment Deal for Ukraine
$108m support package underlines enduring value of Cold War-era Hawk missile shield against Russia’s evolving aerial assault The United States has approved a new military support package for Ukraine centred on sustaining the venerable Hawk missile defence system, reinforcing Washington’s…
Russian Missiles Used in Kyiv Strike Contained More Than 100 Western Components, Report Says
Ukrainian officials say Kh-101 cruise missiles used in the latest deadly strike on Kyiv were manufactured this year despite sanctions, raising further questions over Russia’s access to foreign microelectronics. Russian cruise missiles used in a deadly strike on Kyiv contained…
Russia Fires 731 Aerial Weapons at Ukraine as Kyiv Becomes Main Target
Ukraine says its air defences intercepted or suppressed most of the missiles and drones launched by Russia overnight, but confirmed impacts across 24 locations after one of the largest combined attacks in recent months. Russia launched 731 missiles and drones…
Ukraine Warns of Daytime Russian Drone Attacks as Air Defence Faces Renewed Pressure
Ukraine says Russia launched 139 drones from the evening of 12 May, with air defence units shooting down or suppressing 111 by 08:00 on 13 May, as Kyiv warned that Moscow is increasingly using daylight drone attacks to disrupt civilian…
Ukraine warns air-defence missile stocks are running short after winter barrage
Ukraine’s air force says missile stocks for several Western-supplied air-defence systems have been depleted by Russia’s winter strike campaign, increasing pressure on Kyiv’s partners to sustain deliveries as Moscow continues to combine drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles in attacks…