Tag: ATACMS

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DEFENCE

Russia claims to have improved its defenses against ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles

Russia asserts that its capabilities in missile precision and air defense interception have seen significant enhancements, attributing these improvements to the efforts of its scientists and engineers. “Due to the contributions of Russian scientists and engineers, we have achieved a significant advancement in the effectiveness of precision-guided munitions. Even with the enemy’s extensive use of electronic warfare, our strike accuracy now surpasses 90 percent,” stated … Continue reading Russia claims to have improved its defenses against ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles

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A US-made Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) is pictured in Queensland, Australia.
DEFENCE

Italy criticizes Ukraine for expending six ATACMS on a single Russian target

In a notable shift in military strategy that has drawn the attention of defense analysts, Ukraine’s deployment of long-range munitions, particularly the U.S.-supplied M39 ATACMS, the UK’s STORM SHADOW, and France’s SCALP-EG, is being evaluated for its operational effectiveness and efficiency. The Italian defense journal RID has pointed out that Ukrainian forces may have significantly depleted their stock of these critical assets, with only a … Continue reading Italy criticizes Ukraine for expending six ATACMS on a single Russian target

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A frontal view of four B-61 nuclear gravity bombs on a cart.
DEFENCE

United States has stationed upgraded nuclear weapons in Europe

The United States has finalized the modernization of its main thermonuclear weapon, as stated by NNSA Administrator Jill Hruby. She noted that the B61-12 variant of the gravity bomb has already been deployed at military bases in Europe as part of NATO’s nuclear weapons-sharing initiative. The B61 series has been operational for more than five decades. The B61-12 Life Extension Program, which began in 2008, … Continue reading United States has stationed upgraded nuclear weapons in Europe

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A drone view shows an apartment building hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Ternopil, Ukraine.
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Ukraine launches a major air assault on Russia, employing missiles and drones in a large-scale operation

Russia’s military announced on Tuesday that it would respond to Ukraine’s recent attacks on Russian territories, which included the launch of six U.S.-made ATACMS ballistic missiles, six UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles, and one of the largest drone assaults to date. Following Ukraine’s initial use of ATACMS and British Storm Shadow missiles against Russia last year, Moscow retaliated on November 21 by deploying a new … Continue reading Ukraine launches a major air assault on Russia, employing missiles and drones in a large-scale operation

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Ukrainian service personnel use searchlights as they search for drones in the sky over the city during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine.
DEFENCE

Ukraine launches big strikes on Russian cities

Ukraine conducted a significant drone and missile assault on Russian territories overnight, resulting in damage to at least two factories and the closure of schools in a prominent southern Russian city, as reported by Russian officials and media outlets. The Shot Telegram channel indicated that Russian forces intercepted over 200 Ukrainian drones and five ATACMS ballistic missiles manufactured in the United States. “The enemy has … Continue reading Ukraine launches big strikes on Russian cities

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The AI-enabled drone of Swarmer company flies, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv region, Ukraine.
DEFENCE

Ukraine claims attack on oil depot serving air base for Russian nuclear bombers

Ukraine conducted a nighttime strike deep within Russian territory, igniting a fire at an oil depot in Engels, which supports an air base for Russian nuclear bombers, according to the Ukrainian military on Wednesday. The governor of the Russian region reported that both Engels and Saratov, located on opposite banks of the Volga River, experienced a “mass drone attack,” resulting in a fire at an … Continue reading Ukraine claims attack on oil depot serving air base for Russian nuclear bombers

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US-supplied ATACMS missiles are fired from an undisclosed location in Ukraine in footage posted by a Telegram channel affiliated with the Ukrainian military.
DEFENCE

Russia intercepted eight ATACMS missiles and seized a settlement in eastern Ukraine, according to the defense ministry

Russia’s defense ministry announced on Saturday that its forces had seized control of the village of Nadiya in the eastern Luhansk region of Ukraine and successfully intercepted eight U.S.-manufactured ATACMS missiles. Additionally, the ministry reported that its air defense systems had downed 10 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory on Saturday morning, with three of those incidents occurring in the northern Leningrad region. Consequently, Pulkovo airport … Continue reading Russia intercepted eight ATACMS missiles and seized a settlement in eastern Ukraine, according to the defense ministry

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A US-made Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) is pictured in Queensland, Australia.
DISPUTES

Ukraine launched 10 Western-made missiles at Russia on Wednesday, per the Russian defense ministry

Ukraine has conducted a missile strike on a large chemical facility located in Russia‘s southern Rostov Region, as reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense. The military indicated that the incident occurred on Wednesday, involving the launch of six American-made ATACMS tactical missiles alongside four air-launched Storm Shadow cruise missiles. In response, Russian air defense systems engaged the incoming threats, successfully intercepting all ATACMS and … Continue reading Ukraine launched 10 Western-made missiles at Russia on Wednesday, per the Russian defense ministry

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A US-made Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) is pictured in Queensland, Australia.
DISPUTES

Trump opposes Ukraine’s recent incursions into Russian territory using Western weapons

US President-elect Donald Trump has expressed his disapproval of Ukraine‘s recent strikes into Russian territory using weapons supplied by the West, arguing that such actions only intensify the ongoing conflict between Kyiv and Moscow. In an interview with Time magazine, which recognized him as the 2024 Person of the Year, Trump stated, “I strongly disagree with launching missiles hundreds of miles into Russia. What is … Continue reading Trump opposes Ukraine’s recent incursions into Russian territory using Western weapons

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A US-made Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) is pictured in Queensland, Australia.
DEFENCE

Russia claims Ukraine used US-supplied ATACMS missiles on an airfield and vows retaliation

Russia’s Defence Ministry reported that Ukraine launched an attack on a military airfield in Taganrog, a southern city in Russia, on Wednesday morning, utilizing six ATACMS missiles supplied by the United States. The ministry indicated that all six missiles were either shot down or intercepted; however, debris from the missiles resulted in injuries to some personnel. According to the statement, there was no significant damage, … Continue reading Russia claims Ukraine used US-supplied ATACMS missiles on an airfield and vows retaliation

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