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The cruise missile tag highlights significant news on missile technology and warfare impacts in Ukraine. German Chancellor Merz announced that Ukraine no longer requires Taurus missiles due to advanced capabilities. Ukraine's air defense has effectively intercepted 100% of incoming cruise missiles in recent Russian attacks, demonstrating robust defense mechanisms. The destruction of Russian missiles by Ukrainian and Western-provided systems underscores a strategic military dynamic. The Ukrainian use of domestically developed Flamingo missiles reflects local capability improvements. These developments showcase the critical role of missile technology in modern warfare and global strategic balances.

What are the latest developments regarding cruise missiles in Ukraine?

Recent developments in Ukraine have indicated an increase in air defense effectiveness against cruise missiles, with Ukraine successfully intercepting all cruise missiles in recent attacks. Additionally, Ukraine is advancing its domestic missile production, including the Flamingo cruise missile, enhancing its strategic defense capabilities.

How effective is Ukraine's air defense against cruise missiles?

Ukraine's air defense has proven highly effective, intercepting 100% of cruise missiles in recent Russian attacks. The deployment of both domestic systems like the Flamingo missile and Western-supplied defenses contributes to this success, illustrating a growing sophistication in Ukraine's military responses.

Has Germany continued to supply Ukraine with cruise missile systems?

Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated there is no longer a need to supply Ukraine with Taurus long-range cruise missiles given Ukraine's enhanced technological front-line capabilities. This suggests a strategic shift, focusing on Ukraine’s growing self-sufficiency in defense technology.

What role do cruise missiles play in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine?

Cruise missiles have played a significant role in the conflict, being used by Russia to target key infrastructure and by Ukraine to enhance its defensive measures. The interception and advancement in missile technology represent key aspects of warfare strategy and defense enhancements in the region.

What advancements have been made in Ukraine’s missile technology?

Ukraine has made significant advancements in missile technology, evidenced by the production of the Flamingo cruise missile and the successful use of domestically-developed systems. These advancements are central to Ukraine’s strategic capabilities and contribute to its defense posture against ongoing threats.

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SSU drone strike on a factory in Russia SSU drones strike strategic Raduga plant near Moscow, which manufactures cruise missiles – sources Last night, long-range drones operated by Ukraine’s Security Service (SSU) hit a strategic facility of Russia’s military-industrial complex — the Raduga named after Bereznyak plant, located in the city of Dubna, 130 km north of Moscow. 6 607 13 Previously in trend: SSU drone attack on Russian factories SSU drones attack Russian defense industry plants

Germany will help Ukraine create cruise missiles Germany may allocate millions of euros for Ukraine to create its own cruise missiles with range of 2.5 thousand km - Bild The German government is considering allocating funds to Ukraine to create its own cruise missiles with a range of up to 2,500 kilometers. 3 643 36 Previously in trend: Ukraine’s missile program

war MIM-23 Hawk anti-aircraft guided missile successfully intercepted Russian Kh-101 cruise missile The MIM-23 Hawk anti-aircraft guided missile successfully intercepted a Russian X-101 cruise missile. 15 912 67 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Aftermath of the Russian attack on Kharkiv on April 18 Zelenskyy on Russian strike on Kharkiv: You have to be outright scum to launch missiles on eve of Easter Ukraine is appealing to partners to provide air defense systems and missiles to protect itself from Russian cruise and ballistic missiles. 2 139 41 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv

Russia attacked with missiles and shaheds. Shelling on April 18, 2025 Ruscists attacked with missiles and "Shaheds": 3 "Iskander-K" and 23 UAVs were shot down On the night of April 18, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with missiles and attack UAVs. 1 961 4 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

What kind of missiles does Russia produce? Answer of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Russia maintains high level of production of X-101 and Kalibr missiles – DIU Russia currently maintains a high level of missile production, including X-101, Kalibr and Iskander. 13 997 24 Previously in trend: production of ballistic missiles in russia

Russians launched almost 20 Kalibers from Black Sea Russia has launched Kalibr missiles from sea for third time since beginning of year. This attack was most massive - Ukrainian Navy This night, the Russians attacked Ukraine with almost 20 "Kalibrs", which they launched from the Black Sea. This is the third such attack since the beginning of the year. 5 371 37 Previously in trend: Massive rocket attack

Kalibr missiles hit Ternopil Powerful explosions occurred in Ternopil, fire broke out On the morning of 7 March, Russian invaders attacked Ternopil with Kalibr missiles, and several explosions were heard. 11 027 9 Previously in trend: Massive rocket attack Shelling of Ternopil

Russians massively attack with missiles and shaheds Russians launch massive missile strike: MiG-31K is also in air Since the night, Russian invaders have been attacking Ukraine with drones and missiles. 13 266 46 Previously in trend: Massive rocket attack

The wreckage of a Russian missile in Sumy region Warhead of Russian missile neutralised in Sumy region – National Police In the Sumy region, police explosive experts neutralized an enemy missile warhead. 973 0

Air defence shot down 6 out of 7 cruise missiles on 25 February 2025 6 out of 7 cruise missiles and 133 UAVs out of 213 shot down, 79 targets lost in location - Air Force On the night of 25 February, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with drones and cruise missiles. 3 319 20 Previously in trend: War

tu-95 Air raid alert was announced throughout Ukraine as Russians attacked with cruise missiles On the morning of 25 February, enemy strategic aviation launched cruise missiles. Tu-95MS bombers hit targets near the city of Engels. 18 475 16

X-69 cruise missile Sappers neutralized latest Russian X-69 cruise missile in Kyiv region The sappers neutralised the latest Russian precision air-to-ground cruise missile X-69, discovered by residents in a field in Kyiv region. 3 286 3

missile, cruise Russians launch "Kalibrs": air alert in most regions On the night of 11 February, Russians launched cruise missiles at Ukraine from the Black Sea. 4 505 1

air defence unit’s combat work over black sea Soldiers of "Vampire" air defence system mounted on board boat shoot down Russian Kh-59 cruise missile over Black Sea A video has been posted online showing the combat work of the Ukrainian unit of the US "Vampire" SAM. 8 988 20

Part of Kh-101 missile was neutralized in Sumy region Warhead of Russian Kh-101 missile was neutralized in Sumy region A Russian missile was found near a village in the Sumy region that did not explode when it fell. 1 418 1 Previously in trend: War

F-16 pilot shot down 6 enemy missiles Ukrainian F-16 pilot destroyed six cruise missiles in one flight. This is historic record - Air Force On 13 December, during a massive missile and drone attack, a Ukrainian F-16 fighter pilot destroyed six enemy cruise missiles in one combat flight. 9 280 36

missile, x59 Enemy strikes Chernihiv region with Iskander-M missiles, 3 X-59 guided missiles are downed in Dnipropetrovsk region - Air Force The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the results of air defense forces' work on enemy targets since 12:00 on January 3. 1 516 3 Previously in trend: War

Sappers defuse a Russian missile Sappers defuse unexploded warhead of Russian cruise missile in Kirovohrad region In the Kirovohrad region, police EOD specialists defused an unexploded warhead of an enemy missile. 1 417 0 Previously in trend: War

scalp Ambassador: France will continue supplying SCALP missiles to Ukraine and is not against their use against targets in Russia France will continue to supply long-range SCALP cruise missiles to Ukraine and believes that military facilities in Russia are legitimate targets. 2 266 18 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Air Defense Activity of Land Forces in November Air Defense of Land Forces destroyed 762 enemy UAVs of various types in November In November, air defense units of the Land Forces destroyed 762 enemy drones of various types. 321 0 Previously in trend: War

State Emergency Service pyrotechnics discover remains of Russian X-55 cruise missile in one of Kyiv's districts Sappers seize remains of Russian X-55 missile that fell in one of Kyiv’s districts In one of Kyiv's districts, sappers of the State Emergency Service discovered the remains of a Russian X-55 cruise missile. 5 046 1

Tu-95 Russia attacking Ukraine with missiles: whole territory is on alert During the night of November 28, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with drones. In the morning, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine with "Kalibr" cruise missiles from the Black Sea and cruise missiles from Tu-95MS bombers. 30 778 105

Зеленський про російські повітряні атаки на Україну Zelenskyy: Russians fired over 800 KABs, about 460 attack drones and more than 20 missiles at Ukraine in week This week, Russian troops struck Ukraine with more than 800 guided aerial bombs, about 460 attack drones and more than 20 missiles of various types. 3 097 41 Previously in trend: War

Франція дзволила атакувати РФ своїми ракетами Paris indeed allowed Ukraine to attack Russia with French long-range missiles, - Foreign Minister Barrot Official Paris has granted Ukraine permission to strike Russian territory with French long-range missiles. 5 474 33 Previously in trend: War

Мецола закликала поставити Україні Taurus MEP Metsola calls for supplying Taurus to Ukraine Against the backdrop of Russia's escalating attacks on Ukraine, European Parliament Speaker Roberta Metsola called for the speedy delivery of German Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. 1 565 9 Previously in trend: War

Storm Shadow Russian propagandists write about strike of 12 Storm Shadow missiles in Kursk region Russian propaganda Telegram channels report a strike by Storm Shadow missiles in the Kursk region. 16 399 65 Previously in trend: War

США дозволили бити по РФ ракетами Storm Shadow US authorizes Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles against Russia - Times The United States has given Ukraine the go-ahead to strike Russia with Storm Shadow missiles, but the UK has not yet officially confirmed this. 9 545 36 Previously in trend: War

Довгі Нептуни: заява Зеленського про нові ракети We have made long-range "Neptunes", there are first hits - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about Ukraine's missile programme. 16 114 65 Previously in trend: War

Росія мала на озброєнні близько 300 крилатих ракет Х-101 Russia has amassed about 300 X-101 cruise missiles, can produce up to 50 units per month - DIU As of November 11, Russia had approximately 300 X-101 cruise missiles in service. During the attack on November 17, the enemy used about a hundred of these missiles. 2 985 23 Previously in trend: War

Ефективність ракет Калібр знизилася Effectiveness of "Kalibrs" used by Russia to attack Ukraine has decreased - Ukrainian Navy Russian Kalibr cruise missiles, which the occupiers are using to attack Ukraine, are showing less and less effectiveness. 2 725 3 Previously in trend: War

Канцлер Німеччини Олаф Шольц проти передачі Україні крилатих ракет Taurus Scholz: I will not change my position on supply of Taurus missiles to Ukraine German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reiterated his opposition to Ukraine's use of long-range Taurus cruise missiles to strike deep into Russian territory. 3 046 34

Речник МЗС Польщі Павел Вронський Poland hopes that NATO will allow shooting down Russian missiles over Ukraine - Foreign Ministry spokesman Wronski The head of Polish diplomacy, Radoslaw Sikorski, hopes that NATO and the Alliance countries, including the United States, will change their position and agree to shoot down Russian missiles over the territory of Ukraine by allied air defense forces. 1 356 14

На Чернігівщини виявили нерозірвану крилату ракету Unexploded Russian cruise missile found in Chernihiv region A part of a Russian missile that did not detonate was found in the Chernihiv region. 5 421 7 Previously in trend: War

Ракети на Полтавщину Russians attack Poltava region with missiles - RMA Russian troops attack Poltava region with missiles 5 013 8

залишки ракети Х59 Sappers seize part of Russian X-59 missile in Chernihiv region - SES In the Chernihiv region, sappers seized a part of a Russian X-59 guided missile. 1 675 0

Президент України Володимир Зеленський Ukraine is hitting ammunition depots in Russia with its weapons - Zelenskyy The situation in the war would have been much better if Ukraine had long-range weapons and all the permits to use them. 5 809 25

уламки ракети Х-101 на Вінничині Russian X-101 missile warhead neutralized in Vinnytsia region In the Vinnytsia region, police explosives experts neutralised a warhead of a Russian X-101 cruise missile that had been shot down earlier by air defence forces. 2 970 0

ракети,шахеди Russia strikes Ukraine with missiles and shaheds for second night in row, explosions in Kyiv Russia launches a massive combined strike against Ukraine: following dozens of kamikaze drones, the Russian military launches missiles. 10 346 22

ракета Lviv region attacked by more than 10 missiles, several power facilities were hit - RMA In the morning, on 26 August, the Russian army attacked the Lviv region with more than 10 missiles, the information is still being clarified. 5 371 6

Луцьк Massive shelling of Ukraine: Apartment building is damaged in Lutsk, infrastructure facility is damaged, and person is killed An apartment building was damaged in Lutsk as a result of a Russian attack. 7 378 3

ракети,шахеди Enemy attacked Kyiv with drones at night and cruise missiles in morning The Russian invaders attacked Kyiv with drones at night, and at about 6 a.m., the occupiers launched missiles towards Kyiv region. 6 253 20

F-16 US ready to send Ukraine long-range missiles for F-16 JASSM - Politico US President Joe Biden's administration is "open" to providing Ukraine with JASSM long-range cruise missiles, which would give Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets more combat power. The US has shared JASSM missiles with only a few close allies. 14 590 72 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Протидія крилатим ракетам Defence forces use effective ways to counter enemy cruise missiles, - Pletenchuk The Ukrainian Defense Forces are currently using effective ways to counter enemy cruise missiles launched by the occupiers from the sea. 3 780 5 Previously in trend: War

Скільки ракет X-101 щомісяця виробляє РФ About 50 Kh-101 missiles are produced by Russian Federation every month - DIU Every month, the occupying country Russia produces about 50 Kh-101 cruise missiles. 7 852 86 Previously in trend: War

тривога Air raid alert in Kyiv and several regions due to missiles from north Air raid alert is announced in Kyiv and a number of regions due to a missile threat from the north. 4 053 11 Previously in trend: War

Путін офіційно призначив Бєлоусова новим міністром оборони РФ Grandfather and grandmother of Minister of Defense of Russian Federation Belousov are buried in Kyiv, and cousin lives in area that was attacked during shelling of Ohmatdyt hospital Russian Defence Minister Andrii Belousov's grandparents are buried in Kyiv, and his cousin lives in the Solomianskyi district of the capital, which was targeted by Russian missiles during the attack on the Okhmatdyt hospital. 16 360 82 Previously in trend: War

РФ ударила по Охматдиту ракетою Х-101: нові докази від СБУ Russia strikes at Okhmatdyt with X-101 cruise missile: SSU receives new evidence The SSU has received new evidence confirming that Russia attacked the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv with an X-101 cruise missile. In particular, a fragment of the missile's engine was found at the site of the tragedy. 15 188 36 Previously in trend: War

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