President Volodymyr Zelensky has acknowledged that most Ukrainian-made long-range Flamingo missiles were intercepted by Russian air defense systems, despite claims of gradual improvement in their effectiveness
A direct armed conflict between Russia and NATO before 2030 is unlikely, according to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. However, the official continues to warn of internal NATO instability and urges alliance members to prepare militarily
A Russian Geran-type kamikaze drone reportedly caused the death of Ukrainian Hero and combat pilot Oleksandr Shemet after his Mi-24 helicopter disappeared during a drone interception mission