Ukraine’s defence intelligence details Russia’s new Geran-4 jet-powered strike drone and foreign components
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has published details of Russia’s new jet-powered strike uncrewed aerial vehicle, the Geran-4.
Ukraine says middle-strike drone operations are increasing pressure on Russian military infrastructure
Ukraine is systematically expanding the use of middle-strike drones to hit Russian military targets at operational depth, according to the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.
Russia confirms Oreshnik use in massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine
Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight on 24 May 2026 with 690 aerial weapons, including 90 missiles and 600 uncrewed systems of various types, Ukraine’s Air Force said on Telegram.
Russia and Belarus complete strategic nuclear forces exercise with missile launches across several domains
Russia and Belarus have completed a strategic nuclear forces exercise held from 19 to 21 May 2026.
Zelenskyy warns of possible Oreshnik ballistic missile strike as Ukraine prepares air defences
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is verifying intelligence that Russia may be preparing a strike involving the Oreshnik missile.
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RAF Rivet Joint aircraft dangerously intercepted by Russian fighter jets over the Black Sea [VIDEO]
An RAF Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft was repeatedly and dangerously intercepted by two Russian fighter jets over the Black Sea last month, the UK Ministry of Defence said.
Russia publicly unveils Geran-5 long-range combat drone during Victory Day commemorations
Russia has officially unveiled the Geran-5 long-range combat unmanned aerial vehicle during Victory Day commemorations, publicly confirming the existence of a new strike drone already used in the war in Ukraine.
Fire at Russian aircraft plant producing Su-57 fighters may further delay already limited production output
A fire broke out on the evening of April 11 at the Gagarin Aircraft Plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, a key facility producing Sukhoi combat aircraft.
UK reveals Russian submarine activity near critical infrastructure as armed forces track and deter covert operation
The UK Ministry of Defence has revealed that British forces exposed a covert Russian submarine operation in and around UK waters.
Royal Navy completes ten-day operation monitoring Russian warships and submarine in UK waters
The Royal Navy has completed ten days of intensive operations monitoring Russian naval activity in UK waters.
Zelenskyy says Russia shared satellite intelligence with Iran ahead of attack on U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia had taken satellite images of a U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia in the days before an Iranian attack that wounded American personnel.
UK authorises military to interdict sanctioned Russian shadow fleet vessels in waters to enforce maritime sanctions regime
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has authorised the UK military to board sanctioned Russian “shadow fleet” vessels transiting through UK waters.