Kim Jong-un has sought to improve the North’s nuclear capabilities and gain diplomatic leverage with Washington and the incoming administration of Yoon Suk-yeol.
Tag: Missiles and Missile Defense Systems
Biden Visits an Alabama Missile Factory, Highlighting Aid to Ukraine
“You are making it possible for the Ukrainian people to defend themselves” without “sending American soldiers to fight Russian soldiers,” which would risk world war, the president said.
Russia Tests ICBM and Pounds Ukraine’s Defenses Ahead of Major Assault
Vladimir Putin said Russia’s test-firing of its new I.C.B.M. sends a message, as his forces prepare for a broad offensive in eastern Ukraine.
North Korea Launches 2 Short-Range Missiles
The missile test, the North’s 12th of the year, took place as South Korea and the United States were preparing to begin joint military exercises.
Russia Fires Missile Barrage at Ukrainian Cities and Military Targets
The strikes seemed aimed at hampering Ukraine’s war fighting capacity as the conflict shifts to eastern Donbas region, and at responding to the sinking of a Russian warship.
Moskva, Russia’s Prized Ship, Was Hit by Missiles, U.S. Officials Say
The sinking of the Moskva was a major blow to the Russian fleet and the most significant combat loss for any navy in decades.
Russia’s Sunken Warship Moskva Was Hit by Ukrainian Missiles, U.S. official says
Moscow claimed the sinking was an accident, but U.S. intelligence reports say the cruiser went down after Ukraine struck it with Neptune missiles.
A Soviet-Era Air Defense System Arrives in Ukraine From Slovakia
Encouraged by the United States, Slovakia “donated” a bulky but effective S-300, hoping to challenge Russian domination of the skies in the war next door.
A Soviet-Era Air Defense System Arrives in Ukraine From Slovakia
Encouraged by the United States, Slovakia “donated” a bulky but effective S-300, hoping to challenge Russian domination of the skies in the war next door.
How America Watches for a Nuclear Strike
Hundreds of satellites and spacecraft are keeping an eye on Russia’s nuclear forces from above. So far, they haven’t seen much to worry about.