Russian air attacks on Kyiv have come in relentless waves. Yet very little has penetrated the patched-together but increasingly sophisticated air defense network. Here’s why.
Tag: Missiles and Missile Defense Systems
Russia is Modifying Soviet-Era Bombs to Use Against Ukraine
Ukrainian and American officials say Russian warplanes are dropping Soviet-era bombs, some modified to glide long distances, which are almost impossible to shoot down.
Ukraine Says It Shot Down Hypersonic Russian Missiles Over Kyiv
A Russian barrage also damaged a U.S.-made Patriot air-defense system, but officials said it was still working.
In European Tour, Zelensky Reaps Billions More in Promised Military Aid
His trips to Britain, Germany, France and Italy demonstrated the shifting political landscape when it comes to supporting Kyiv, as concerns grow about U.S. backing as the presidential election looms.
UK Says It Is Donating Long-Range ‘Storm Shadow’ Missiles to Ukraine
The missiles, which are launched from the air, are the latest in a pipeline of military aid delivered to the country by Britain, the United States and other NATO allies.
U.S. Will Provide Ukraine With $1.2 Billion Aid for Military Use
A Pentagon spokesman also confirmed that Ukrainian troops using a U.S.-made Patriot air-defense system shot down a hypersonic Russian missile.
Deadliest Russian Attack in Months on Ukraine’s Cities Kills at Least 25
The first widespread barrage on civilian targets in more than a month underscored the vital role of Ukrainian air defenses.
Why the Japan and South Korea Détente Is Crucial to Biden’s Asia Ambitions
The animosity between South Korea and Japan has long been a weak link in Washington’s Indo-Pacific strategy. President Biden is likely to urge more steps toward a thaw during meetings this week.
Ukraine’s Allies Are Struggling to Deliver Key Weapons
Documents that were among leaked classified military assessments of the war reveal the struggles of Western allies to fulfill their pledged deliveries of tanks and other weapons systems.
China Is on Track to Become Nuclear Superpower, Ushering in New Age
China is on track to massively expand its nuclear arsenal, just as Russia suspends the last major arms control treaty. It augurs a new world in which Beijing, Moscow and Washington will likely be atomic peers.