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Ukraine’s drone campaign brings Moscow and Siberian refineries within reach
Moscow’s own account of hundreds of Ukrainian drones approaching the capital region suggests that Ukraine’s long-range campaign is no longer confined to border areas or symbolic targets. Russia’s claim that more than 430 Ukrainian drones flew towards the Moscow region…
Putin’s Air War Shows the Limits of Russia’s Ground Campaign
Moscow presents its latest missile and drone campaign as a strike on Ukraine’s military-industrial base. The damage in Kyiv points to a different purpose: pressure on civilians as Russia struggles to turn local gains into strategic victory. Vladimir Putin has…
Russia’s Poland Test Would Be a Test of NATO’s Political Nerve
Reported US warnings to Warsaw point to a limited Russian provocation rather than a conventional invasion. The aim would be to fracture NATO decision-making, weaken support for Ukraine, and expose uncertainty over Washington’s response. Reported American warnings to Warsaw that…
Kyiv Attack Shows Why Air Defence Alone Is Not Enough
Russia’s latest missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed at least ten people and injured 34, according to updated casualty figures. The strike points to a longer problem for Ukraine: how to defend large cities if Russian air attacks continue…
European Commanders Warn Expensive Platforms Will Not Be Enough for the Next War
Senior European officers are calling for mass-produced drones, interceptors, electronic warfare and faster procurement alongside traditional weapons. Their warning is not that tanks, aircraft and ships have become irrelevant, but that Europe cannot build a credible force around small numbers…