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On 1 June 2025, Ukraine launched Operation Spiderweb, the most effective drone attack against Russian airfields since the start of the war. A total of 117 drones were used to strike airbases across five regions – Murmansk, Irkutsk, Ivanovo, Ryazan, and Amur regions –, with the aim of inflicting maximum damage on Russian aircraft far away from the frontier. Reports suggest that 41 aircrafts – including A-50, Tu-95, Tu-22 M3 and Tu-160 – have been hit in the operation along with a third of Russian bombers that are currently used as cruise-missile carriers.

Operation Spiderweb: under Russia’s nose [BRIEF]

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On 1 June 2025, Ukraine launched Operation Spiderweb, the most effective drone attack against Russian airfields since the start of the war.

The publication of Russia’s new nuclear doctrine is another in its attempts to intimidate NATO states, especially in order to discourage them from supporting Ukraine. Russia is lowering the declared threshold for the use of nuclear weapons and specifying additional situations in which it is to be possible. This does not mean, however, an increased danger of nuclear weapons use in the ongoing conflict. Russia is nonetheless likely to take further steps to heighten the fears of such a scenario among NATO governments and societies. At the same time, the document reflects the weakening of Russia’s conventional forces.

Defense Intelligence Agency assesses Russia’s counterspace developments and weapons of mass destruction capabilities

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The report highlights that Russia is pursuing a satellite capable of carrying a nuclear device, a development the United States has monitored for years

In a recent disclosure to the media, representatives from Ukrainian intelligence and armed forces have shed light on the estimated scale of artillery ammunition production by the Russian defence industry. Despite its already considerable scale, President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation has announced plans for an increase in production during a recent address.

Russia’s military capabilities strained as war in Ukraine continues, says Defence Intelligence Agency

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Russia’s ability to deter, fight, or compete militarily with NATO is likely to remain weakened for at least the next three years, according to the 2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).

Ahead of the summit between the European Union and Ukraine, the Council of the European Union adopted assistance measures under the European Peace Facility (EPF) that provide further military assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. These consist of a seventh package worth €500 million, and a new €45 million assistance measure supporting the training efforts of the European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine).

EU imposes sanctions on Russian military entities over use of chemical weapons in Ukraine

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The Council of the European Union has imposed new restrictive measures on three Russian military entities involved in the use and development of chemical weapons.

Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has released a comprehensive technical analysis of Russia's new S8000 BanderoL cruise missile. The breakdown was published in the "Weapon Components" section of the War & Sanctions portal.

Ukraine’s military intelligence unveils technical details of Russia’s S8000 BanderoL cruise missile

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Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has released a comprehensive technical analysis of Russia’s new S8000 BanderoL cruise missile.

On the night of 11 to 12 April, Russian forces launched a long-range drone strike on the Sviatoshyn airfield in Kyiv. The site is part of the Antonov Serial Production Plant, historically known for manufacturing transport aircraft.

Russian drone strike targets Antonov airfield in Kyiv used for long-range UAV production

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On the night of 11 to 12 April, Russian forces launched a long-range drone strike on the Sviatoshyn airfield in Kyiv.

Uralvagonzavod, a key Russian defence contractor, announced the completion of its 2024 tank delivery schedule with the final shipment of vehicles at the end of the year. The company fulfilled two major Ministry of Defence contracts during the year, focusing on the modernisation of T-72 tanks to the T-72B3 standard and the production of T-90M "Proryv" tanks.

Preparing for a fourth year of war: military spending in Russia’s budget for 2025 [SIPRI]

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The Russian government has been devoting an ever-increasing volume of resources to the war with Ukraine, while attempting to maintain normality for its citizens.

Russia has lost more than 4,000 tanks since launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, according to a senior U.S. military official. General Christopher Cavoli, head of the U.S. European Command, revealed the figure during a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday.

General Christopher Cavoli: Russian army has lost over four thousand tanks in Ukraine

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Russia has lost more than 4,000 tanks since launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, according to a senior U.S. military official.

The Ministry of Defence of India has signed a contract worth $248 million with Rosoboronexport (RoE), Russian Federation, for the procurement of 1,000 HP engines for T-72 tanks. The agreement covers engines in fully formed, completely knocked down, and semi knocked down conditions to support the modernisation of India’s armoured fleet.

India signs USD 248 million deal with Russian industry for T-72 tank engines

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The Ministry of Defence of India has signed a contract worth $248 million with Rosoboronexport (RoE), Russian Federation, for the procurement of 1,000 HP engines for T-72 tanks.

Russia used several Kinzhal hypersonic missiles to attack the Ukrainian capital Kiev on Tuesday as its residents were hit with a heavy barrage in the latest Russian onslaught, the Ukrainian air force said.

How many cruise and ballistic missiles can Russia’s defence industry produce? [RUSI]

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The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) has released a report titled Tactical Developments During the Third Year of the Russo-Ukrainian War, which analyses military tactics used by both sides in the ongoing conflict.

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has reported an increase in Russian military aircraft activity near Alaska. On 18 and 19 February, US Air Force F-35A fighter jets intercepted two formations of Russian strategic bombers and fighter escorts over the Bering Sea and Chukchi Sea.

Russian Air Force increases activity near Alaska

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The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has reported an increase in Russian military aircraft activity near Alaska.

Algeria has signed a contract for the purchase of Su-57 fighter jets from Russia, making it the first confirmed export customer for this aircraft. The deal was first reported in November 2024, though details about the number of aircraft and contract value remain undisclosed.

Algeria purchases Russian Su-57 fighter jets as the world’s first export customer

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Algeria has signed a contract for the purchase of Su-57 fighter jets from Russia, making it the first confirmed export customer for this aircraft.