Mikhail Shatsky, who is said to have overseen the modernisation of Kh-59 and Kh-69 missiles used by Russia against Ukraine, was reportedly shot dead near his home. A Russian weapons expert who helped to develop cruise missiles used in the Kremlin's war on Ukraine has reportedly been assassinated in a forest in the Moscow region. … Continue reading Unknown gunmen kill Russia’s top missile expert in Moscow park
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Israel ‘haven’t done anything’, Iranian academic claims
The impact from an apparent Israeli strike on Iran is negligible, an academic from the University of Tehran has said. Asked about reports of an Israeli attack, Professor Mohammad Marandi said: "They haven't done anything. "There were three quadcopters near Isfahan that were downed. "There were no explosions. It's a country of 90 million people and … Continue reading Israel ‘haven’t done anything’, Iranian academic claims
Iran has ‘no plan for immediate retaliation’
Iran has no plan for immediate retaliation to the apparent Israeli attack this morning, a senior Iranian official has said. Speaking to Reuters, the unnamed official said the country was looking at whether the operation was an "infiltration" rather than an attack. "The foreign source of the incident has not been confirmed," they said. "We … Continue reading Iran has ‘no plan for immediate retaliation’
OPINION: Should Israel let an attack by Iran go unpunished?
Many of us went to bed last night worried about what we would wake up to. Iran was attacking the country it calls Little Satan and wants wiped off the map, sending hundreds of drones and missiles. The attack was neutralised. Nearly all the missiles and drones were intercepted and did not reach their target. But … Continue reading OPINION: Should Israel let an attack by Iran go unpunished?
11 people injured after drone debris hits homes in southern Ukraine
At least 11 people have been injured after Russian drone debris hit a residential area of Ukraine's southern Mykolaiv region. Ukraine's state emergency service said a two-storey residential building was partially destroyed in the overnight attack, with nearby houses also hit. The attack saw a fire erupt in a house and two cars, it said, with the … Continue reading 11 people injured after drone debris hits homes in southern Ukraine
Ukraine says 22 of 24 DPRK missiles Russia fired didn’t hit target
Amidst recent hostilities, Ukraine's top prosecutor revealed on February 16 that out of 24 North Korean ballistic missiles launched by Russia, only two accurately hit military targets, raising questions about the reliability of Pyongyang's weaponry. Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin stated that a preliminary analysis indicated that all 24 ballistic missiles recently fired originated from North … Continue reading Ukraine says 22 of 24 DPRK missiles Russia fired didn’t hit target
US strikes Houthi missiles and drones
The US conducted seven strikes against 11 Houthi sea drones and missiles in Yemen late last night, the military says. The "self-defence" operation targeted four unmanned surface vessels and seven mobile anti-ship cruise missiles prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea, according to Central Command. It said they presented "an imminent threat to … Continue reading US strikes Houthi missiles and drones
Surface-to-surface missile fired at Israel intercepted – Israeli military
A surface-to-surface missile has been intercepted by Israel's "Arrow" aerial defence system, the Israeli military has said. In a statement, the military said the missile "approached Israeli territory in the area of the Red Sea" earlier today. The statement does not provide details on the origin of the launch. For context: Iran-backed Houthi militants have … Continue reading Surface-to-surface missile fired at Israel intercepted – Israeli military
How the US might react to deadly Jordan drone attack
We have been reporting this week that the United States is preparing its response to a drone attack on a military base in Jordan which killed three US service members and injured at least 40 others on Sunday. The US has blamed the attack on Iran-backed militants and has warned of retaliation. In a news … Continue reading How the US might react to deadly Jordan drone attack
Navy Chief explains how Ukraine can win Russia
Ukraine would win the war faster if it had permission to fire British and other Western weapons against targets deep inside Russia, the head of the Ukrainian navy has signalled. Vice Admiral Oleksiy Neizhpapa told Sky News the course of the entire conflict would have been very different had Ukrainian forces been allowed to use … Continue reading Navy Chief explains how Ukraine can win Russia

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