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Europe developing new cruise missile to be tested in Ukraine

European aerospace company Destinus and German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall are accelerating development of a new cruise missile, Ruta Block 3, that is planned to be tested in Ukraine, Destinus announced on May 18.

18 May, 08:42 PM

HUR reveals 3D model of Russia's new cruise missile carrying 250kg bomb

A 3D model of Russia's new S-71K Kover cruise missile, developed by the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) for the Su-57 and first deployed in late 2025, was published on the War&Sanctions portal by Military Intelligence (HUR) on April 27.

27 April, 12:25 PM

Russia deploys new 1,500 km range cruise missile against Ukraine

Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR) has released technical details of a new Russian cruise missile, designated as "Izdelie-30," which features an 800 kg warhead and an operational range of at least 1,500 km.

2 March, 01:34 PM

8 Iskander-K producers unsanctioned, Ukraine's intelligence reveals

Eight enterprises involved in producing Russia’s Iskander-K cruise missiles remain free of any sanctions, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) reported on Telegram on Jan. 21.

21 January, 03:55 PM

Klimkin: just several Tomahawks sold to Kyiv would change U.S.–Russia relations

Even a handful of U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles supplied to Ukraine would fundamentally reshape the political dynamic between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin told NV Radio on Oct. 7.

8 October 2025, 08:34 PM

Ukraine unveils modified Neptune cruise missile

During a recent demonstration of Ukraine’s defense-industrial capabilities for NATO representatives, the Defense Ministry revealed a new version of its R-360 Neptune cruise missile, Ukrainian outlet Defense Express reported on Oct. 7.

7 October 2025, 08:41 PM

Trump wants to know Kyiv’s plans for Tomahawk missiles

U.S. President Donald Trump has “sort of made a decision” on whether to supply long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, he told reporters at the White House on Oct. 6.

7 October 2025, 08:21 AM

Palianytsia missile specs made public

At the MSPO 2025 arms fair in Poland, Ukroboronprom, Ukraine’s state defense conglomerate, disclosed technical specifications of its Palianytsia drone missile, Ukrainian outlet Defense Express reported on Sept. 2.

2 September 2025, 10:34 PM

Military expert explains Russia's Kyiv attack timing, air defense challenges

Pavlo Narozhny, founder of the charity organization Jet Mail Post and a military expert, commented in an interview with Radio NV on Aug. 28 on the specifics of Russia’s massive overnight attack on Ukraine, which primarily targeted Kyiv.

28 August 2025, 12:04 PM

Ukraine’s new Flamingo missile rivals U.S. Tomahawk, expert suggests

Ukraine’s new Flamingo cruise missile outperforms Western models such as the U.S. Tomahawk, offering greater range and a heavier warhead better suited to European battlefields, Oleh Katkov, editor-in-chief of Defense Express, told NV on Aug. 19.

19 August 2025, 11:48 PM

Russia moves to test nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile after 11 failures

Russia is preparing to test its new 9M730 Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile (NATO name SSC-X-9 Skyfall) at the Pankovo test site in the Barents Sea despite upcoming talks with the United States in Alaska, Reuters wrote on Aug. 13.

14 August 2025, 12:40 PM

Putin’s missiles tear through Kyiv high-rises, dozens killed and wounded

At least 14 people were killed and 55 others wounded in a brutal Russian combined drone, cruise and ballistic missile attack on residential areas of the Ukrainian capital, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported on Telegram early on June 17.

17 June 2025, 06:34 AM

Kyiv begins rebuilding Okhmatdyt hospital after 2024 Russian air strike

Construction has begun on restoring the building of Okhmatdyt children’s hospital in Kyiv after it was damaged in a Russian missile attack in July 2024, the Health Ministry announced on June 9.

9 June 2025, 11:48 PM

Bombers shortage weakens Russian missile firepower, analysts say

The shortage of Tu-160 and Tu-95MS missile-launching aircraft could explain the relatively small number of long-range missiles fired by Russian forces in combined attacks over the weekend, compared to monthly production capability of 150 missiles, Defense Express wrote on May 26.

26 May 2025, 02:01 PM

How Ukraine’s air defenses countered Russia’s massive strike

Russian forces launched a combined assault on Ukraine with 23 missiles and over 100 drones overnight into April 6, with Ukraine’s Air Force downing 53 targets, according to its Telegram update.

6 April 2025, 01:13 PM

Kim Jong-un escalates nuclear readiness after North Korea’s missile test

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered full combat readiness for nuclear weapon use following a test launch of strategic cruise missiles on Feb. 26, state news agency KNCA reported on Feb. 28.

28 February 2025, 06:37 PM

Ukraine downs 133 Shaheds and six missiles overnight - Air Force

Ukraine’s air defenses intercepted 133 of 213 Shahed drones and six of seven Kh-101 missiles in Russian mass combined attack, Air Force reported on Feb. 25.

25 February 2025, 02:55 PM

Ukraine showcases new Trembita missile with 200 km range at defense expo

Ukraine publicly showcased its newly developed Trembita missile for the first time at the Defense Tech Innovations Forum 2025 on Feb. 21, Army TV reported, publishing video footage of the unveiling.

21 February 2025, 04:55 PM

Ukrainian soldier shoots down Russian cruise missile with Igla MANPADS

A Ukrainian soldier from the Halych-Volyn Radio Technical Brigade successfully shot down a Russian cruise missile using a man-portable Igla surface-to-air missile, the press service of the Ukrainian Air Force reported on Telegram on Dec. 13.

13 December 2024, 06:25 PM

Defense Minister commends female soldiers who shot down Russian cruise missile

Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has presented awards to a squad of female Ukrainian military service members who downed a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile during the Nov. 17 attack, the Defense Ministry announced on Nov. 19.

20 November 2024, 01:39 AM

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