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Fire at Roscosmos missile research center near Moscow

A fire broke out at the Central Research Institute of Machine Building (TsNII Mash), a key scientific center of Roscosmos that works on missile projects, Russian media reported on Aug. 5. The facility is in Korolyov, Moscow Oblast.

6 August, 12:37 AM

Russia planning strikes on Ukrainian missile program

Moscow has identified Ukrainian defense companies involved in developing domestic missile designs and designated them as primary targets for future air strikes, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on June 2.

3 June, 01:22 AM

Ukraine's Flamingo missile threatens Russia’s Oreshnik production

Ukraine’s Flamingo missile could destroy Russia’s Oreshnik missile before its serial production begins, aviation expert and senior researcher at the State Aviation Museum, Valeriy Romanenko, told Radio NV on Aug. 19.

20 August 2025, 07:15 PM

Ukraine targeting production of 50 Flamingo missiles monthly

Valeriy Romanenko, an aviation expert and senior researcher at the State Aviation Museum, expressed hope in an interview with Radio NV on Aug. 19 that Ukraine will immediately produce 50 Flamingo missiles per month and gradually increase this number.

20 August 2025, 05:18 PM

Exploring Flamingo missile: Unique capabilities, potential Russian targets

The Ukrainian Flamingo missile, how it is superior to the Tomahawk, its potential targets in Russia, and why Western cruise missile development is misguided were discussed by Oleh Katkov, editor-in-chief of Defense Express, on Radio NV on Aug. 18.

19 August 2025, 04:50 PM

Ukraine launches serial production of Flamingo missile

Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal confirmed the serial production of the long-range Flamingo missile, following its unveiling by an AP photographer on Aug. 17.

18 August 2025, 11:17 PM

Ballistic missile program now Ukraine’s top priority, Zelenskyy says

Accelerating the development of Kyiv's domestic ballistic missile program is a “top priority” for the Ukrainian government, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on May 2.

2 May 2025, 11:37 PM

Russia expanding missile engine production plants — satellite photos

Russia is expanding five facilities producing solid-fuel rocket engines, according to satellite images taken by Maxar Technologies in July, September, and October 2024.

19 November 2024, 12:13 AM

Ukraine deports convicted Chinese spy

Ukrainian immigration police have expelled a Chinese national from the country for engaging in espionage under the guise of scientific and technical cooperation, the National Police announced on Oct. 28.

28 October 2024, 11:08 PM

Ukraine plans increased production of drones and ballistic missiles in 2025

Ukraine plans to ramp up weapons production in 2025, with a focus on drones, long-range weapons, and ballistic missiles, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said during his speech at the International Defense Industries Forum (DFNC2) in Kyiv on Wednesday, Oct. 2.

2 October 2024, 01:44 PM

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