Ukrainian Neptune missile

Ukraine expands missile cooperation with Europe's largest missile maker

European defense giant MBDA has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ukraine's Luch Design Bureau that includes further development of the Neptune-2 cruise missile, the company announced on June 16.

17 June, 10:10 AM

Satellite images show damage to Russian drone factory in Taganrog after Neptune missile strike

Satellite imagery has revealed damage to at least two workshops at the Atlant Aero drone factory in the Russian city of Taganrog following a Ukrainian strike overnight into April 19, Radio Liberty reported.

20 April, 02:04 PM

Ukraine's unprecedented and unique drone and missile assault on Sivash drilling rig

Ukrainian Navy and Unmanned Systems Forces executed unique and awe-inspiring air and naval operation against the Russian-controlled Sivash drilling rig using an unprecedented mix of floating machine-gun turrets, drones, and mysterious missiles.

7 April, 10:39 AM

Ukrainian drones and Neptune missiles pound key Russian military sites - video

Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck multiple strategic Russian military facilities overnight, using Bars jet-powered drones and Neptune cruise missiles, AFU General Staff reported on Nov. 25.

25 November 2025, 12:30 PM

Ukraine’s Long Neptune outshines Europe’s only 1,000-km cruise missile - video

Ukraine’s Long Neptune missile boasts a 1,000-km range and a heavier 260-kg warhead, making it more versatile — and potentially more capable — than Europe’s only comparable missile, France’s MdCN, defense analyst Oleh Katkov told Radio NV on Oct. 8.

8 October 2025, 02:30 PM

Ukraine’s Neptune missiles torch Russia’s military electronics plant

The Karachev Elektrodetal plant in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast, which manufactures electrical connectors for aircraft, military equipment, and other defense systems, was “accurately hit” by Neptune missiles, the Ukrainian Navy reported on Telegram on Sept. 29.

29 September 2025, 01:19 PM

China's spy network that hunted for Neptune blueprints and its connection with Russia

Ukraine's SBU Security Service has apprehended two Chinese nationals in Kyiv on charges of attempting to smuggle classified documents related to the Neptune missile system out of the country. The detained individuals were allegedly planning to transport the sensitive information to China.

10 July 2025, 12:50 PM

Ukraine thwarts Chinese espionage over Neptune missile program

Two Chinese nationals were detained in Kyiv, they are accused of trying to smuggle classified information about Ukraine’s Neptune missile system, Security Service (SBU) reported on July 9.

9 July 2025, 02:30 PM

Ukraine’s long-range Neptune missile passes tests, combat use –Zelenskyy

Ukraine’s Long Neptune missile has cleared its testing phase and proven effective in combat, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed in a Telegram post on March 15, following a briefing from Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.

15 March 2025, 04:35 PM

Ukrainian drones and Neptune missile strike Russian ammunition depot in Rostov Oblast

Ukrainian forces successfully struck a Russian ammunition depot near the village of Chaltyr in Rostov Oblast overnight on Jan. 9 using drones and a Neptune missile, sources in the Defense Forces told NV.

10 January 2025, 08:00 PM

Neptunes are now targeting Russian positions with success — Volodymyr Zelenskyy

In 2025, Ukraine plans to boost its defense production, including 3,000 cruise missiles, said President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his address in the Verkhovna Rada on Nov. 19.

19 November 2024, 03:18 PM

Ukraine scales up Neptune missile production — Defense Minister

Ukraine has launched serial production of its R-360 Neptune cruise missiles, manufacturing the first 100 units on the new assembly lines this year, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on Nov. 18.

18 November 2024, 09:52 PM

Ukrainian Navy confirms destruction of Russian ferry at Port of Kavkaz

The Russian ferry Conro Trader was destroyed in the Port of Kavkaz in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk announced on Radio Svoboda on Aug. 23.

23 August 2024, 11:35 AM

Ukraine deploys Neptune missiles as tactical weapons for first time — expert

Ukraine used Neptune missiles as tactical weapons rather than anti-ship missiles for the first time, former Deputy Chief-of-Staff of the Ukrainian Navy and strategic expert with Sonata Company, Andriy Ryzhenko, said in an interview with NV Radio on May 30.

3 June 2024, 11:08 AM

Russia claims to have destroyed a Ukrainian Neptune missile in the sky above Crimea

Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed to have shot down a Ukrainian Neptune missile in the sky above temporarily occupied Crimea on the night of April 9, they claimed on Telegram.

9 April 2024, 11:15 AM

Ukrainian Neptune missile