RUSSIAN MISSILES
India's Rudram-1 Missile: How does it stack up against global competitors?
Rudram 1 Missile: India has successfully tested its first indigenous anti-radiation missile, the Rudram-1, developed by DRDO for the Indian Air Force. Integrated with Sukhoi-30MKI jets, it targets radiation sources with INS-GPS navigation and a Passive Homing Head, crucial for Suppression of Enemy Air Defence (SEAD). Compared globally, Rudram-1 enhances India's SEAD capabilities against adversaries like the US (AGM-88 HARM), Russia (Kh-58), UK (ALARM), China (FT-2000), Iran (Hormoz-2), and Brazil (MAR-1). This milestone strengthens India's defense against regional threats, showcasing its technological prowess and commitment to indigenous defense innovation.
Russian missiles and drones strike eastern Ukraine's Dnipro in a daylight attack that kills 5
A Russian missile and drone attack on Dnipro killed five civilians and injured 47, including a 14-year-old girl. The assault shattered windows in schools and kindergartens, damaged a children's hospital ICU, and sparked fires in another hospital. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared a video of the missile strike over Ukraine's fourth-largest city. The ongoing war, started by Russia's invasion three years ago, has resulted in over 10,000 civilian deaths and 20,000 injuries, according to the UN. Ukraine received $2.2 billion from the IMF for welfare payments, doctors' and teachers' salaries, and more.
Russia says it destroys five Ukraine's SU-27 jet fighters at Myrhorod airfield
Russia's defence ministry announced on Tuesday that it had destroyed five Ukrainian SU-27 fighter jets and damaged two more at the Myrhorod airfield in Ukraine's Poltava region using Iskander-M missiles.
North Korea says tested missile capable of carrying super-large warhead
North Korea successfully tested a new tactical ballistic missile capable of carrying a super-large warhead, state media said Tuesday, with analysts suggesting the weapon could be nuclear-capable. Pyongyang's state media claimed it had successfully launched the Hwasongpho-11Da-4.5 missile, which it said was capable of carrying a 4.5 ton-class super-large warhead.
Russia-Ukraine war: 7 killed and dozens wounded after missiles slam into town in southern Ukraine
Russian missiles struck a town in southern Ukraine, killing seven civilians, including children, and injuring dozens. Local authorities in Vilniansk reported bodies under picnic blankets and damaged buildings. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged Western support to enhance air defenses against ongoing Russian attacks. Elsewhere, civilians died and were wounded in Donetsk, Kherson, and Kharkiv regions. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed shooting down Ukrainian drones in southwest Russia.
N. Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles, one fails
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles, with one launch failing, South Korea's military reported Monday. The launches followed North Korea's warning of "fatal consequences" after joint military exercises by South Korea, Japan, and the US. The first missile flew 600 km, while the second traveled 120 km and seemed to explode mid-air. The launches come amid tensions over accusations that North Korea supplied weapons to Russia for its war in Ukraine and ongoing military activities in both Koreas.
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North Korea test-launches 2 ballistic missiles, after end of new US-South Korea-Japan drill
North Korea test-fired two ballistic missiles on Monday, following a vow of "offensive and overwhelming" responses to recent US-South Korea-Japan military drills. The missiles were launched from Jangyon, with the first traveling 600 km and the second 120 km. The first missile landed in the waters off Chongjin, while the second likely crashed inland. The test comes amid heightened tensions, with North Korea condemning the "Freedom Edge" drill and asserting defensive measures against perceived threats from the trilateral alliance and regional pressures.
All about the US Navy nuclear ballistic missile submarine that surfaced off Norway
A nuclear powered ballistic submarine, a guided missile cruiser and two other aircraft of the US Navy were spotted in the Norwegian Sea near Russia. This comes in the backdrop of Russian naval ships being spotted in Cuba, this month. The situation is unlikely to escalate but will be closely monitored.
North Korea says it tested a new multiwarhead missile. South Korea says it's covering up a failure
North Korea announced a successful test of a multiwarhead missile aimed at enhancing its capability to overcome US and South Korean defenses. However, South Korea disputed this claim, asserting the missile launch had actually failed. North Korea's state media reported the test involved separating and guiding warheads accurately, showcasing progress in its missile development despite technical challenges. Analysts anticipate further tests to refine this technology, which includes decoys to evade missile defenses. The test coincides with heightened regional tensions, including North Korea's objections to US military presence and provocative actions toward South Korea.
North Korea says it tested a multiwarhead missile. Kim Jong Un covets the weapon to overwhelm US defenses
North Korea announced it successfully tested a multiwarhead missile, aiming to enhance its capability to overwhelm U.S. missile defenses. The launch tested separation and guidance control of individual warheads, which were accurately directed to targets and verified by radar. This test, North Korea's first known attempt at developing a multiwarhead missile, was seen as a significant step in Kim Jong Un's weapons modernization program. While South Korea initially assessed the launch as a failed hypersonic missile test, analysts suggest it was a preliminary evaluation of key MIRV subsystems. This development intensifies regional security concerns.
Ukrainian drones and missiles kill 6 in Russia and Crimea, fresh bombing of Kharkiv leaves 1 dead
Russian authorities reported four deaths and over 100 injuries in Ukrainian drone and missile attacks on Sunday, while the second day of Russia's aerial bombing of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine killed at least one person. Five people were killed by falling debris when five Ukrainian missiles were shot down in Sevastopol, a port city in Russia-annexed Crimea.
Social media abuzz with ‘Russian threat’ as Florida residents track movement of naval ships close to the US coast
As four Russian naval ships made their way to Cuba to participate in the joint naval exercises, residents of Florida tracked the movement of these ships. Many on social media were seen panicking while others dismissed it as a regular movement of naval ships in the region.
Ukrainian military says it downed 7 of 14 missiles, all drones in Russian attack
The Ukrainian military reported downing seven of 14 missiles and all 17 drones launched by Russia in overnight attacks in western Ukraine. Russian forces targeted critical infrastructure and military objects, according to air force spokesperson Illia Yevlash. Ukrainian forces destroyed 11 aerial targets in Khmelnytskyi, causing a fire but no casualties. They also shot down seven cruise missiles and intercepted three ballistic missiles, including one Kinzhal missile that did not reach its target. Five drones were destroyed over Dnipropetrovsk with no damage or casualties reported.
Russian missiles and drones target Ukrainian energy sites
Russia launched 100 missiles and drones at Ukraine, damaging energy facilities. President Zelensky called for international support to counter destabilization and chaos.
Russia damages Ukrainian energy infrastructure in 5 regions
Russian missile and drone attack has damaged energy facilities in five regions in Ukraine. The Ukrainian air defence shot down 46 out of the 47 Russian drones.
Berlin lets Ukraine use German weapons against targets in Russia after the US also eases its stance
Germany and the United States have authorized Ukraine to target some Russian positions on Russian soil with long-range weapons supplied by the West, marking a significant policy shift amid the ongoing conflict. This decision, aimed at defending the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, comes as Ukrainian forces face challenges from Russian attacks in the region. The move has drawn strong reactions from Moscow, with warnings of potential NATO involvement in the conflict. Western leaders have been cautious about easing restrictions on weapons due to fears of provoking Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russian missiles kill 4 people in Kharkiv after Biden OKs a Ukrainian response using US weapons
Ukrainian officials have previously accused Russia of targeting rescue workers by hitting residential buildings with two consecutive missiles - the first one to draw emergency crews to the scene and the second one to wound or kill them. The tactic is called a "double tap" in military jargon. Russia used the same method in Syria's civil war.
Russian missile attack on Kyiv damages power facility, grid, energy company says
A Russian missile attack on Kyiv by an Iskander short-range ballistic missile destroyed a power facility in the Holosiivskyi district. The DTEK energy company reported damage to the power grid.
Sweden pledges $1.25 bn in military aid to Ukraine
Sweden has pledged a military aid package of 13.3 billion kronor to Ukraine. The aide will include surveillance aircraft, air-to-air missiles, artillery ammunition, and armored vehicles. The ASC 890 surveillance aircraft will enhance Ukraine's air defense capabilities. Sweden has also committed to significant financial aid packages to support Ukraine's energy supply and overall civilian and military needs, totaling over 100 billion kronor since Russia's invasion in 2022.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy gets more air defence missiles from Spain to fight deadly Russian glide bombs
Two Patriot systems are needed to protect the northeastern Kharkiv region, where the Kremlin's forces launched a cross-border offensive on May 10 that left Ukrainian troops reeling, Zelenskyy said. The death toll from a glide bomb attack on a Kharkiv shopping mall Saturday rose to 18, regional Gov Oleh Syniehubov said Monday, with five people still missing.
South Korea imposes sanctions on North Koreans, two Russian vessels
On Friday, South Korea imposed sanctions on seven North Korean individuals and two Russian vessels for violating U.N. Security Council resolutions through weapons trade and related activities between Pyongyang and Moscow. The vessels transported military supplies, while the sanctioned individuals facilitated arms negotiations and supported North Korea's nuclear and missile programs. Accusations of North Korea supplying weapons to Russia for the Ukraine war have been denied by both countries. Russia condemned the sanctions and vowed to respond.
Seven dead in Russian strikes on Kharkiv as Kyiv pleads for weapons
On Thursday, Russia launched missile strikes on Kharkiv, killing seven people at a printing house and wounding 28 others, as President Zelenskiy criticized Western allies for insufficient military support. The city, heavily bombarded for months, faced an intensified ground offensive beginning May 10, which has reportedly stalled. Around 15 missiles targeted transport infrastructure and the printing house, causing significant damage and casualties. Zelenskiy and other Ukrainian officials have called for more air defense systems, emphasizing the need for greater international assistance to counter Russian attacks effectively.
Russian missiles kill 6 in Ukraine's second-largest city where Moscow's troops are pressing
Zelenskyy highlights fighting along the border. Ukrainian rockets shot down in Belgorod region. Regional Gov Vyacheslav Gladkov reports civilian casualties.
North Korea fires ballistic missile, South Korea's military says
North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast, as confirmed by South Korea's military. Details of the projectile and its trajectory were not immediately provided. North Korea has been conducting various missile tests to enhance its defensive capabilities. The launch coincides with Russian President Putin's visit to China.
Ukrainian troops pull out of some areas and Zelenskyy postpones foreign trips amid Russian offensive
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a $2 billion arms package for Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv, aimed at supporting Ukraine in its defense against a new Russian offensive. The package includes funds for medium- and long-term foreign military financing, with most of the money coming from a package approved last month by Congress. Blinken's visit comes as Ukrainian forces face increased pressure from Russian troops in the east. President Zelenskyy has postponed all his upcoming foreign trips in response to the escalating conflict.
Ukrainian strike on apartment block kills 15, Russia says
In one of the deadliest attacks to date on the region of Belgorod, Ukraine launched what Russian officials said was a massive missile attack, involving Tochka ballistic missiles and Adler and RM-70 Vampire (MLRS) multiple launch rocket systems.
Ukraine examines North Korean missile debris amid fears of Moscow-Pyongyang axis
In previously unreported details of an investigation under way into the missiles, the office of Ukraine's top prosecutor, Andriy Kostin, also told Reuters that the failure rate of the North Korean weaponry appeared to be high.
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