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UK to share classified SCALP missile blueprints with Ukraine, paving way for domestic production
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to formally announce the decision during his visit to Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Day, his first overseas trip since taking office.
Russian attacks kill 8, injure 43 over past day as Ukrainians celebrate Independence Day
Russia launched two Oniks anti-ship missiles, six Kh-31P and Kh-59 guided air-launched missiles, as well as 143 drones and other aerial targets overnight on Aug. 24, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
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EU greenlights $7 billion in defense loans on Ukraine Independence Day
"On Ukraine's Independence Day, Europe shows our support is unfaltering and concrete," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in the press release.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham among leaders in Kyiv as Ukraine marks Independence Day
"For Ukraine, independence is not an abstract idea. We defended it against all odds. In times like these, nations learn how important it is to have allies by your side," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,478,070 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The figure includes 1,490 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
About Iskander Missile
The Iskander is a Russian short-range ballistic missile with a range of approximately 500 kilometers (310 miles), equipped with maneuvering capabilities to evade air defenses. Russia has extensively deployed Iskander missiles against Ukrainian targets since February 2022.
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"So far, he has said that this constitutes an escalation," President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters on Aug. 22. "However, he may change his mind once he sees further arguments."
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