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In an apparent first since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a Russian MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter has been destroyed, in a drone strike, according to Ukrainian reports.

First Russian MiG-29 Claimed Destroyed In Ukraine, But That May Not Be The Whole Story

By Thomas Newdick

Posted 23 Hours Ago

Turkey and Russia say the Midvolga-2 oil tanker was attacked in the southern Black Sea while Ukraine denies involvement.

Russian Oil Tanker Struck In Aerial Attack Hundreds Of Miles From Ukraine

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 2, 2025

Russia has fielded a new version of the Shahed-136 kamikaze drone armed with a single R-60 air-to-air missile.

Russian Shahed-136 Kamikaze Drones Now Armed With Air-To-Air Missiles

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 1, 2025

An aerial starboard bow view of the Soviet Krivak I Class guided missile frigate 959 at anchor.

The Real-Life Hunt For Red October Happened 50 Years Ago

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 28, 2025

A Ukrainian attack on the aircraft manufacturer Beriev’s facility in Taganrog in southwestern Russia overnight appears to have struck a unique laser testbed, the A-60.

Unique Russian A-60 Laser Testbed Jet Destroyed In Ukrainian Attack

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 25, 2025

There is a new twist in ongoing peace talks, one reportedly favoring Ukraine.

New Twist In Effort To End The War In Ukraine

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 25, 2025

Russian officials claim that a prototype of the Sukhoi Su-75 Checkmate fighter could be in flight testing by early next year.

Russia Insists Su-75 Checkmate Fighter Will Fly Next Year

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 20, 2025

Cartridge cases cover the ground during a shooting drill at the 102nd Samar Wolves Battalion of Ukraine's 108th Territorial Defence Brigade in Ukraine, on November 10, 2025. (Photo by Dmytro Smolienko/Ukrinform/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

As Ukraine Loses More Ground, U.S. Army Leaders In Kyiv To Spur Peace Talks

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 20, 2025

A Russian general is in Venezuela with about 120 troops training and advising Venezuelans according to Ukrainian intelligence.

Russian General In Venezuela Leading Advisory Mission: Ukraine’s Intel Chief

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 19, 2025

Russia’s Sukhoi Su-57 Felon is benefiting from lessons learned in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to the head of the country's state-run defense conglomerate Rostec.

Su-57 With New Upgrade Options, Russia Claims First Foreign Delivery Has Already Occurred

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 19, 2025

The Yantar, a notorious Russian spy ship, directed lasers at the crews of U.K. Royal Air Force aircraft in waters off the north of Scotland, the British government said today.

Russian Spy Ship Targets Royal Air Force Jets With Laser

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 19, 2025

Key Trump nominee blasts BIden decision to allow Ukraine to use ATACMS in Russia.

Ukraine’s Claimed ATACMS Strike In Russia Signals Major Shift In U.S. Policy (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Nov 19, 2025

WARSAW, POLAND - NOVEMBER 17: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - THE CHANCELLERY OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF POLAND (KPRM) /X ACCOUNT/ HANDOUT' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) Poland Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski inspect the damaged railway tracks on the Warsaw-Lublin route in Poland on November 17, 2025. Damage caused overnight on the intercity Warsaw-Lublin rail line near the village of Mika was an act of sabotage, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk posted on US social media company X on Monday.

Polish Rail Sabotage Blamed On Russia

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 18, 2025

Russia is increasingly using a new Iranian Shahed drone against Ukrainian troops.

Russia Now Using Iranian Shahed-107 Drones To Strike Beyond The Front Lines

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Nov 18, 2025

Russia has created a new military branch, called the Unmanned Systems Forces, to oversee drone operations, development and testing.

Russia Creates New Military Branch Dedicated To Drone Warfare

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 13, 2025

A battlefield commander in Ukraine gives. us exclusive insights into the fighting in Pokrvosk and its effect elsewhere on the battlefield.

Battlefield Commander In Ukraine Details Russia’s Increasing Frontline Pressure

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 12, 2025