The Russian military cooperation with Iran and other developments in the power game in the Middle East have again raised the question – should Israel support Ukraine more actively, in spite of the concern that such an act will anger Moscow?
Between 29 December and 2 January, Russia launched numerous missile strikes on targets across Ukrainian territory.
Russian company ZALA Aero, a company of Kalashnikov Group, has announced the development of a new loitering munition, designated as Izdeliye 55 (or Product 55).
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The Kh-101 cruise missile is one of the latest Russian strategic weapons systems. Its range of approximately 2500 km makes it one of the few weapons in Russia's arsenal capable of striking the entire territory of Ukraine.
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.
Military analysts in the United States believe Russia could launch further major air attacks on Ukraine like the one that killed several dozen people on Friday.
On December 29, cruise missile launched by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation violated Polish airspace during an attack on targets in Ukraine.
In 2023, NATO air forces across Europe scrambled well over 300 times to intercept Russian military aircraft approaching Alliance airspace, with most intercepts occurring over the Baltic Sea.
![The cost of the Ukraine war for Russia [RAND Research Report]](https://defence-industry.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/The-cost-of-the-Ukraine-war-for-Russia-RAND-Research-Report-01-300x200.jpg)
RAND researchers present estimates of what costs Russia is incurring as a result of its invasion of Ukraine.
Russian drone attacks on Ukraine violated NATO airspace over Romania during the night, prompting German Eurofighters to scramble.
Russia’s military and war-related spending is set to rise sharply in 2024 under new federal budget plans for 2024–26 signed into law by President Vladimir Putin on 27 November.
The transfer of Iranian-made weapon systems to Russia for use in the war in Ukraine is expanding.
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