Russia’s unstoppable Mach-6 missile just got killed by a Ukrainian drone
After peeling back Russian air defenses in Crimea, Ukrainian drone operators are now hunting down Russia's best missiles on the ground.
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Largest strike of war—Russia unleashes 948 drones in 24 hours, as spring offensive begins
Shahed drones and ballistic missiles drain defenses for hours.
Franco-Italian next-generation SAMP/T system can help Ukraine counter Russia’s record number of ballistics. But production is too slow
Expert: Russia is "testing global air defense under combat conditions," seeking "gaps" with Zircons and ballistics.
Russia prepares combat planes for “peace talks” with Ukraine in EU
Satellite imagery shows bombers repositioned.
Russia launched 4 “Mach 9” anti-ship missiles at Ukraine’s power grid — air defenses downed two and 52 of 62 drones
The Zircon was designed to sink US Navy warships, not hit power substations — yet Russia again fired them from occupied Crimea at Ukrainian energy infrastructure alongside nightly Shahed attack drones.
Kyiv woke up cold and dark again after Russia fired 300+ more drones, dozens of missiles at power facilities (MAP)
Ukrainian forces reported intercepting hundreds of aerial threats during the overnight attack.
Russia launches massive air attack on Kyiv, killing 6 and wounding 36 civilians across the capital—children and pregnant woman among the injured (UPDATED)
The Air Force says Moscow launched 430 drones and 19 missiles. More were killed in Odesa Oblast, while damage to power and other infrastructure facilities is reported across several regions.
Ukraine is developing new air defense arsenal to down “unstoppable” Russian hypersonic missiles
Half of Kyiv’s defense needs are now produced domestically.
Massive Russian attack on Ukraine’s power grid with 90 drones and 120 missiles causes power outages and casualties (updated)
Ukrainian air defenses reportedly intercepted 140 aerial targets during a five-hour attack targeting thermal power plants as winter temperatures set in.
Air Force: Russia amasses strategic missile reserve amid ongoing production for attacks on Ukraine
Russia has amassed nearly 40 hypersonic anti-ship Zircon missiles.
Russia used 5 Zircon hypersonic missiles to strike Kyiv in 2024
One of Russia's newest missile techs, the Zircon can hit targets over 1,000km away at 9x the speed of sound.
British Intel: Russia likely adapts K-300 coastal system to launch Zircon missiles
If its use is confirmed, it would present “a significant challenge to Ukrainian air defense due to its speed and maneuverability," according to the British Defense Ministry.
Russia attacked Kyiv with new Zircon “hypersonic” missile, Ukraine confirms
Markings on the missile fragments suggest the components were manufactured between late 2023 and 2024, indicating the weapon's recent assembly.