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Russia launched one of its largest recent aerial barrages against Ukraine overnight, firing waves of drones and missiles at power plants, substations and rail lines across multiple regions, injuring dozens and setting off fires, officials said. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia sent 420 attack drones and 39 missiles — including 11 ballistic missiles — in a coordinated strike aimed at the country’s energy sector and other critical infrastructure. “Last night, Russia once again waged war on critical infrastructure and…

U.S. clears $9 billion sale of Patriot PAC-3 interceptors to Saudi Arabia The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of Patriot interceptor missiles and related equipment to Saudi Arabia valued at an estimated $9 billion, the Pentagon said Friday. The package centers on 730 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors, known as PAC-3 MSE, with Lockheed Martin named as the principal contractor. In its announcement, the Pentagon said the proposed sale will not alter the military balance…

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast early Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, the country’s first launch of the year and a show of force just hours before South Korea’s president departs for a summit in China. South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense said it detected “several projectiles, presumed to be ballistic missiles,” launched from the vicinity of Pyongyang around 7:50 a.m. local time (10:50 p.m. Irish time Tuesday). The launches appeared to head toward the Sea of Japan, known in…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has labeled a recent Russian missile attack involving a new type of ballistic missile as a “stark and serious escalation” in the ongoing conflict with Russia, urging for a robust global response. “This represents a clear and grave intensification of the violence in this war,” Zelensky posted on X, citing a strike that hit the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro. “The employment of ballistic missiles today underscores Russia's utter disregard for peace.” "We need the world's support," he…

According to reports from government officials and research organizations, Russia has been supplying North Korea with oil, anti-aircraft missiles, and financial aid in exchange for military personnel to bolster Moscow's ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Both the United States and South Korea have leveled accusations against the nuclear-capable North for dispatching over 10,000 troops to assist Russia in its battle against Ukraine. Analysts suggest that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is keen on acquiring advanced military…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has characterized a recent Russian missile assault on Ukraine as a significant and alarming escalation of hostilities, urging the global community to issue a strong condemnation against this act. In a post on X, he expressed, "This marks a stark intensification in the scope and savagery of the ongoing conflict," highlighting a strike on the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro. "Today's deployment of a ballistic missile against Ukraine serves as further evidence that Russia is disinterested…

Ukraine Deploys UK Long-Range Missiles Against Russia - Reports Recent reports indicate a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia: Ukrainian forces have reportedly begun utilizing long-range missiles supplied by the United Kingdom. This marks a notable escalation in military capabilities for Ukraine and a pivotal moment in their fight to reclaim territories occupied by Russian forces. Contextual Background Since the onset of hostilities in 2014 after Russia's annexation of Crimea, Ukraine…

In a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, Russia has issued a stark warning following Ukraine's deployment of longer-range US missiles on its soil for the first time. This warning comes on the 1,000th day since the onset of the war, marked by President Vladimir Putin's chilling nuclear threats. Reflecting on this pivotal moment, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated, "The attack signals that Western nations are intent on escalating the hostilities." Is it just posturing? Perhaps, but Lavrov insisted this…

President Joe Biden's recent endorsement allowing Ukraine to launch strikes into Russian territory using American-provided long-range missiles might just be a pivotal moment for Kyiv, according to Andriy Sybiga, Ukraine's foreign minister. Mr. Sybiga expressed, “This could indeed change the game. The more Ukraine can reach out and hit, the quicker this war will come to an end,” during a press briefing that took place just ahead of a UN Security Council meeting commemorating 1,000 days since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He…

Recently, Russia ramped up its offensive against Kyiv, unleashing a wave of drones and missiles, marking the capital's first combined aerial assault in over 70 days. According to officials, the situation poses significant concerns for residents and defenses alike. This latest aggression unfolds amidst increasing alarms from Washington and Seoul, echoing Ukraine’s distress signals regarding North Korean troops reportedly entering combat alongside Russian forces right at the border of their conflict. Ukrainian air defense…