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Russia's annual May 9 Victory Day parade will not include the traditional column of military vehicles, officials said, citing the "current operational situation."
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Russia has a new missile — here's what we know about the S-71K
Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR),has revealed details of a new Russian air-launched cruise missile, the S-71K "Kovyor," offering a closer look at its design and production. On its War&Sanctions portal, the agency published a 3D model of the missile, along with a breakdown of its components. Two major takeaways are the missile's reliance on foreign-made electronics and its relatively simple construction. According to HUR, the missile was developed by Russia's United Aircraft Corporation an
About Shahed drones
Shahed drones are Iranian-designed unmanned combat aerial vehicles and loitering munitions developed by Shahed Aviation Industries. Manufactured both in Iran and at Russian production facilities, the drones have become one of Russia’s primary weapons in its full-scale war against Ukraine. Russia first deployed Shahed drones against Ukraine in the fall of 2022, and their use has since escalated, with Moscow launching more than 54,500 Shahed-type UAVs against Ukrainian targets in 2025 alone.
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Merz said Zelensky would need voters to back any territorial concessions by arguing that they would open Ukraine's path to Europe.
