What Syria means for Ukraine
From testing Kalibr missiles over Syrian cities to launching Shahed drones at Kyiv, Russia's military path runs from Damascus to Ukraine. Syria's freedom might show where that path ends.
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Russia’s uses Kalibr cruise missiles with cluster munitions in its latest assault on Ukraine
When detonated at high altitudes, cluster munitions cover a larger area, increasing the chance of hitting multiple targets, including civilian ones, especially in densely populated areas.
Ukraine downs 79/91 missiles as Russia targets power grid
At least 12 missiles might have reached their intended targets.
Ukraine may face Russian strike with 90 Kalibr missiles launched at same time, warns former navy official
As winter approaches, Russian forces may target Ukraine's energy infrastructure in a large-scale missile attack. Ukrainian Captain Andrii Ryzhenko reports that Russian submarines in the Black Sea pose a significant threat capable of launching Kalibr missiles from secure underwater positions.
The logic of Ukraine’s first strike on Russia’s Caspian Sea Flotilla
A Ukrainian strike on Russian naval assets demonstrates the country's increasing ability to develop domestic long-range attack capabilities amid Western restrictions.
Russia deploys 7 Kalibr missile carriers in the Black Sea, capable of launching up to 48 missiles
Ukraine's military leadership warns of potential escalation of missile attacks as Russia increases its naval presence in the Black Sea, deploying multiple missile-carrying vessels.
Ukraine downs 28/29 air targets during Russia’s nighttime assault
Last night, Russia launched a coordinated missile and drone strike on Ukraine, which caused no damage to energy infrastructures but led to multiple air raid alerts and some power outages in frontline areas.
Russia shifts to Azov Sea for missile launches, escaping naval drones
Russia has moved its Kalibr-carriers out of the Black Sea, attempting to get out of the reach of Ukraine's naval drones. They can run but they can't hide.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 818: Ukraine destroys Russia’s Tsyklon ship, last surface Kalibr missile ship in Crimea
As the war grinds on, neutralizing Russia's naval dominance brings Ukraine one step closer to securing sea control and unblocking grain exports from its ports.
Ukrainian ombudsman raises alarm over torture of Crimean activist, urges immediate release
Ukrainian Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets has unveiled shocking revelations of torture inflicted upon a Crimean activist in Russian detention.
Air Force: Russia amasses strategic missile reserve amid ongoing production for attacks on Ukraine
Russia has amassed nearly 40 hypersonic anti-ship Zircon missiles.
Budanov: Russia may resume Kalibr attacks as Kh-101 stocks dwindle
Ukraine's Military Intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov says Russia has been accumulating Kalibr cruise missiles, which could be used to strike Ukraine soon as their Kh-101 missile stocks decrease.
Russia launches massive air attack on Odesa, injures woman, as Ukraine downs most of missiles, drones
Last night Russia attacked Odesa city and oblast with 19 Shahed "kamikaze" drones, 12 Kalibr sea-based cruise missiles, and two Oniks anti-ship missiles, injuring one local woman. The Ukrainian military says it has downed all the drones and 11 Kalibrs.
Ukraine downs 18 of 26 cruise missiles, all 27 drones during Russia’s nighttime attack
On the night of 6 August, Russia launched six Kalibr cruise missiles, 20 Kh-101 cruise missiles, and 27…
Russia attacks Odesa’s port infrastructure, killing one
On the night of 27 July, Russian forces attacked Odesa Oblast with Kalibr missiles, killing one civilian. Russians…
Four injured in Russia’s air attack on Kyiv as Ukraine destroys two missiles, all 20 Shahed drones
The Air Force says Russia has launched its drones from the city of Kursk northeast of Ukraine, and…
Russia launches first in 12 days air attack on Kyiv, Ukraine downs all launched missiles, drones
Overnight into 2 July, Russia launched an air attack on the Ukrainian capital using Kalibr missiles and Shahed…
Russian missile hits Odesa warehouse as air defenses destroy 13 other air targets
Overnight into 26 June, Russia launched more air attacks against Ukraine. This time mainly from the south, according…
Ukraine’s air defense thwarts Russian attacks: almost all cruise missiles destroyed
Ukraine’s anti-aircraft systems successfully intercepted multiple waves of Russian attacks, destroying 29 out of 30 enemy cruise missiles.…
Ukraine repels night attack on Kyiv, shoots down all 18 Russian missiles, including six Kinzhals
The Ukrainian Army’s Air Force Command reports that Ukrainian air defenses shot down all 18 Russian air, sea,…