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Kherson Ukraine offensive
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Retaking Kherson City Is Critical

If Ukraine can capture Kherson City and control both sides of the river, it could open the door for liberating southern Ukraine

Russian military jet crashes into apartment building
Russia

Russian Su-34 Fullback Jet Slams Into Apartment Building In A Ball Of Fire (Updated)

The fighter-bomber crash occurred in the city of Yeysk, just across the Sea of Azov from occupied areas of Ukraine.

Russia is building a factory to construct domestically produced Shahed-136 drones
Iran

Russia Bombards Ukraine With Iranian ‘Kamikaze Drones’

Russia’s airstrikes on Ukraine apparently have entered a new phase, with heavy attacks today by Iranian-made Shahed-136 drones.

B-52 bomber from Minot Air Force Base
NATO

NATO Nuclear Drills Featuring B-52 Bombers To Begin Monday

As Russia makes nuclear threats, B-52s will join a varied fleet of aircraft from other NATO countries for nuclear weapons deployment drills.

Edwards AFB Air Show
U.S. Homeland

Edwards Air Force Base’s First Open House In 13 Years Seen From Space

We offer a different perspective on the long-awaited Edwards Air Force Base open house that is underway this weekend.

Ukraine Situation Report: Noose Tightens Around Russian-Occupied Kherson
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Noose Tightens Around Russian-Occupied Kherson

Ukrainian troops remain focused on cutting off the Russians' only way out of Kherson as part of its southern offensive.

Military Volunteers Relaxing in Bomb Shelter
Bunker Talk

Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week

Talk amongst yourselves.

Ukraine front lines
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Small Gains, Big Troop Losses For Both Sides

Ukraine's troops have gotten close enough to Russian forces in Kherson and Kharkiv that it's reduced the use of HIMARS, the Pentagon says.

Ukraine Tank Russia
Russia

What Ukraine Is Teaching U.S. Army Generals About Future Combat

U.S. soldiers can expect to be under constant enemy surveillance and threatened by long-range precision artillery in the next war.

Belgorod attacks
Russia

Ukraine Strikes Back: Multiple Explosions Rock Russian Border Towns

A spate of apparent attacks against targets in a border region of Russia suggests a new and possibly sustained campaign by Ukraine.

Swarmed Navy Destroyer Had Its Bridge Illuminated By Mysterious Drones
U.S. Navy

Swarmed Navy Destroyer Had Its Bridge Illuminated By Mysterious Drones

Reports The War Zone obtained reveal new details about swarming incidents off Southern California in 2019 and many more across the Pacific.

Ukraine Counter offensive
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: Gaining Ground In Kherson

There are reports that Russians are starting to evacuate residents of Kherson, an indication that Ukraine's southern offensive is succeeding.

I-HAWK surface to air missile
NATO

Ukraine To Receive HAWK, Aspide Surface-To-Air Missiles From Spain

Along with Spain's air defense donations, France’s Crotale short-range air defense system may also be headed to Ukraine.

Israel uses Arrow system for the first time during this war.
Israel

Israel’s Arrow 3 Anti-Ballistic Missile System Eyed For New European Air Defense Alliance

As they watch the ongoing Russian missile and drone barrages in Ukraine, 15 nations have formed the European Sky Shield Initiative.

MIG-29 down Ukraine
Ukraine

Ukraine Claims MiG-29 Pilot Downed Five Drones Before Ejecting

Accounts from the Ukrainian Air Force provide further indications of a burgeoning aerial drone war being fought over the country.

Drone vs drone ukraine
Russia

This Drone-Versus-Drone Kill In Ukraine Could Be An Air Combat First

A video of one drone taking out another over Ukraine provides a glimpse of what may be a first in air combat history.

Light Vehicles Bristling With Suicide Drones Were Trending At This Year’s Army Convention
U.S. Army

Light Vehicles Bristling With Suicide Drones Were Trending At This Year’s Army Convention

New configurations from AM General and Flyer Defense underscore growing interest in vehicles capable of deploying swarms of loitering munitions.

AIM-120 NASAMS
NATO

The Common Missile NASAMS Uses Is Its Biggest Advantage For Ukraine (Updated)

With Ukraine facing a major drone and missile threat, the fact that NASAMS uses the same missile as what allied fighter jets carry, is key.

Kerch Bridge damage repair
Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: New U.S. Security Strategy Was Delayed By Rapidly Evolving War

Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the many lessons learned from it delayed the release of Biden's new national security strategy.

ER GMLRS HIMARS
M142 HIMARS

Double The Range Rockets For HIMARS One Step Closer To Production

The Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System was test fired from a HIMARS launcher during its first systems qualification trial.