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Ukraine's missile developments continue to headline news, capturing global attention. Recent reports focus on the Flamingo cruise missile, a fully Ukrainian-made long-range weapon capable of striking 3,000 kilometers. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) denies investigating Flamingo, despite inquiries into ties with major suppliers. Meanwhile, the US approves the sale of 3,350 ERAM missiles to Ukraine, expecting delivery in 2025. This decision bolsters Ukraine's defense as they continue to face aggressive missile attacks from Russian forces. Kyiv, in particular, endures persistent strikes, testing the resilience of air defenses. Successes include the interception of numerous missiles, yet the frequency and scale of attacks escalate concerns about sustained military support.

What is the Flamingo missile and its significance for Ukraine?

The Flamingo missile is a long-range cruise missile developed entirely in Ukraine. It plays a crucial role in strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities, with a striking range of 3,000 kilometers. Its production reflects Ukraine's growing military industry and strategic advancements in response to ongoing regional threats.

Why is the US selling ERAM missiles to Ukraine?

The United States has authorized the sale of ERAM missiles to Ukraine to enhance its military defense against escalating threats. This move is part of broader efforts to support Ukraine's sovereignty amid persistent regional tensions and to reinforce deterrence against hostile actions.

How has Ukraine's air defense responded to missile threats?

Ukraine's air defense has been actively intercepting missile threats, particularly during recent escalations of attacks. Notably, during Russian strikes with drones and missiles, Ukraine has neutralized a significant portion, showcasing its growing defense capabilities. This ongoing defense effort is critical in protecting key urban and strategic zones.

What controversies surround the Flamingo missile production in Ukraine?

The production of the Flamingo missile has been subject to scrutiny due to alleged ties between its manufacturer and major defense suppliers. Although the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has denied active investigations, the situation underscores the challenges of transparency in defense contracting amid increased security needs.

What are the implications of the air defense's performance in Ukraine?

Ukraine's air defense performance against ongoing missile threats is crucial for national security. Effective interception of missiles not only protects civilians but also demonstrates the implementation of advanced defensive technologies. This resilience is vital for maintaining civic morale and international support during prolonged conflicts.

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Ukrainian missile Trembita Trembita drone missile and Bulava domestic drone were presented for first time at exhibition. PHOTOS On Friday, 21 February, the Ukrainian drone missile Trembita was demonstrated for the first time at the Defence Tech Innovations Forum 2025. The developers also presented the Bulava unmanned reconnaissance and strike system, which is domestically produced. 10 862 61 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Arms

Air defense shoots down Shahed 106 out of 167 "Shaheds" were destroyed, another 56 drones were lost in location. Enemy struck with missiles in Sumy region - Air Force On the night of February 19, 2025, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 167 Shahed-type attack UAVs and various types of imitation drones and also launched two Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles at the Sumy region from the Voronezh region. 894 4

missile There was air raid alert in number of regions. Air Force reported missiles in direction of Chernihiv (updated) Russian troops attempted to strike Chernihiv.  All clear signal was given at 3:55 p.m.  1 974 2

explosion Russians attacked Kryvyi Rih with missiles, causing damage to residential infrastructure On February 11, Russians attacked Kryvyi Rih with missiles, damaging an apartment building and other buildings in the city. 2 760 7

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Missiles attacked Poltava region At night, enemy attacked Poltava region with rockets: 9 settlements are without gas supply (updated) On the night of 11 February, Russian invaders attacked Poltava region with missiles. 5 681 4

air defence Russian missile and drone were shot down over Dnipropetrovsk region On the evening of February 10, air defense forces shot down a Russian missile and a reconnaissance drone over the Dnipropetrovsk region. 1 810 1

Russia used 1260 air bombs against Ukraine this week Zelenskyy: Russia used 1,260 air bombs, nearly 750 attack drones and more than 10 missiles against Ukraine this week This week, the Russian occupation army launched more than 1,260 bombs, nearly 750 attack drones and more than 10 missiles of various types against our people. 819 21

Russian manufacturers of "Oreshnik super missile" used Western tools MEDIA: Russians tried to hit Ukraine with Oreshnik for second time, but it didn’t fly Russians tried to attack Ukraine again with an "Oreshnik" ballistic missile, but it fell on their territory. 35 982 100

Consequences of the Russian missile attack on Odesa region on February 5 Russian troops attacked Odesa region with missile, one person was killed On February 5, Russian troops attacked Odesa region with a missile, killing a man. 2 108 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Azerbaijan Airlines plane shot down by Pantsir-S air defense system in 2024 Azerbaijan receives evidence that its plane was shot down by Russian missile - Reuters The Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane that crashed in December 2024 near the Kazakh city of Aktau was shot down by the Russian Pantsir-S air defense system. Baku has a fragment of a missile recovered from the wreckage. 6 405 20

Enemy attacked Sumy region with Shahed Russia used almost 50 missiles, about 660 strike drones, and more than 760 guided bombs to strike Ukraine this week - Zelenskyy. VIDEO Every day, Russia attacks Ukraine with drones, missiles, and bombs. This week, hundreds of attacks on our cities and communities: nearly 50 missiles, about 660 attack drones, and more than 760 guided aerial bombs were fired by the enemy against our people. 1 269 26

Body of another deceased person was found in Poltava Russian strike on Poltava: death toll rises to 14, including 2 children. Emergency work continues (updated). VIDEO&PHOTOS Emergency search operations continue in Poltava. Rescuers continue to clear the rubble and search for people. 8 305 38

patriot US transported 90 Patriot interceptor missiles from Israel to Poland for transfer to Ukraine - Axios The United States transported about 90 Patriot interceptor missiles from warehouses in Israel to Poland. Then the missiles will go to Ukraine. 47 110 68

Consequences of attack on Odesa Attack by "shaheds" and rocket in Odesa region: houses damaged, 10 cars set on fire, four injured. PHOTOS On the morning of 28 January, the enemy attacked Odesa and the region with attack drones and a missile. 2 132 0

Zelenskyy told how Ukraine was attacked this week Over week, Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 750 attack drones, more than 20 missiles of various types and 1250 air bombs, - Zelenskyy Over the past week, Ukraine has suffered hundreds of Russian attacks with various types of weapons: about 1,250 air bombs, more than 750 attack drones, and more than 20 missiles of various types. 712 12

Police EOD specialists defuse Russian X-59 missile in Sumy region Warhead of Russian X-101 missile defused in Sumy region. PHOTO A Russian X-101 missile that did not explode after being shot down by the Ukrainian Defence Forces was found at the site of a shelling in Sumy region. 3 154 8

Russians hit Zaporizhzhia with ballistic missiles Enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia with rockets. Man was killed. Number of injured increased to 51 people, including two-month-old baby (updated). VIDEO+PHOTOS At around 4am on 23 January, Russian invaders launched rocket attacks on Zaporizhzhia. 9 499 16

SSU uncovers companies that supplied microchips to Russia for missiles and drones They supplied microchips for Russian missiles for over USD 600 thousand: Ukrainian companies that helped aggressor state are exposed - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine has exposed companies in Kharkiv, Chernivtsi and Odesa regions that were supplying electronic components for the production of missiles and drones to Russia in circumvention of international sanctions. 18 228 49

Russia used 550 drones, 60 missiles and 660 KABs in week Russia used about 550 drones, almost 60 missiles, and over 660 cruise missiles against Ukraine in week - Zelenskyy. VIDEO In just one week, the Russian army used about 550 attack drones, nearly 60 missiles of various types, and more than 660 aerial bombs to strike at Ukrainian territory. 853 27

Part of Kh-101 missile was neutralized in Sumy region Warhead of Russian Kh-101 missile was neutralized in Sumy region. PHOTO A Russian missile was found near a village in the Sumy region that did not explode when it fell. 1 321 1 Previously in trend: War

State of energy sector after shelling of January 15 Shmyhal on today’s shelling: Russian scenario failed. Energy system is operating stably On the morning of January 15, 2025, Russia carried out another massive strike against the Ukrainian energy sector. 2 847 28

Russia’s attack on energy Russia targeted gas infrastructure and energy facilities. At least 30 of over 40 missiles destroyed - Zelenskyy On the morning of January 15, 2025, Russian troops carried out another massive attack on Ukraine. 5 339 31

Air defense work in Khmelnytskyi region Massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine: 4 enemy targets destroyed over Khmelnytskyi region Today, January 15, 20255, in the morning, during an air raid alert, our air defense forces destroyed 4 enemy targets over the Khmelnytskyi region. 2 282 1

Enemy tried to strike infrastructure of Prykarpattia region Russian troops targeted critical infrastructure in Prykarpattia: air defense was working, situation under control During the morning massive missile attack, the enemy targeted the critical infrastructure of the Ivano-Frankivsk region. 3 147 6

AD, Iskander Air Defense Forces shoot down 3 missiles used by Russians to attack Kryvyi Rih - Air Force On January 9, the air defense forces shot down 3 Russian cruise missiles that enemy troops used to attack Kryvyi Rih. 2 517 13

Germany will soon provide Ukraine with guided missiles for IRIS-T Germany to provide Ukraine with additional guided missiles for IRIS-T air defense systems - Pistorius Germany will provide Ukraine with additional guided missiles for the IRIS-T air defense system as soon as possible. This will include almost 50 such missiles. 997 5

Mobile air defence groups destroy Shaheds 2 missiles and 79 out of 128 "Shaheds" destroyed. 49 drones - location lost, - Air Force On the night of 6 January 2025, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with two Kh-59 guided aerial missiles from the south and 128 Shahed-type strike UAVs and various types of imitation drones. 1 283 1

Sumy Region Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Teams Disarmed the Warhead of an Enemy Kh-59 In week, Russia launched over 630 drones, about 740 KABs and almost 50 missiles over Ukraine. They have sanctioned components - Zelenskyy Almost every day, Ukrainian soldiers defend our skies from Russian missiles and drones. During the night, Ukraine was attacked by 103 "Shaheds", which used 8755 foreign-made components. 782 12

Air Defense Forces Air Defense Forces shot down over 1300 missiles and 11 200 enemy attack drones over year - Air Force During 2024, the Air Defense Forces shot down more than 1,300 missiles and 11,200 attack drones launched by the enemy at Ukraine. 409 0 Previously in trend: War

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missile over Kyiv Missile strike on Kyiv: debris fell in Darnytskyi district, private houses and cars damaged (updated) Debris from Russian missiles used by the enemy to attack Kyiv on the morning of 31 December was recorded in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv. 20 481 42

consequences of missile attack on Kyiv region Russian missile attack on Kyiv region: house is partially destroyed, woman injured. PHOTOS Rescuers eliminated the consequences of a Russian missile attack on Kyiv region. 4 932 0

US to provide Ukraine with TOW missiles and AT-4 ATGMs in new aid package US to give Ukraine TOW missiles and AT-4 ATGMs as part of $1.25 billion package - Blinken The Pentagon announces a new $1.25 billion military aid package for Ukraine. It includes TOW missiles, AT-4 ATGMs, ammunition for HIMARS, and drone countermeasures. 4 283 11 Previously in trend: War Financial assistance to Ukraine

Sergey Lavrov on the moratorium on deployment of short- and medium-range missiles Russia will have to lift moratorium on deployment of medium- and shorter-range missiles - Lavrov Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that the Russian moratorium on the deployment of short- and medium-range missiles is no longer viable and will have to be abandoned. 10 185 47

missiles, shaheds Zelenskyy: Russia attacked Ukraine this week with 370 attack drones, 280 KABs and 80 missiles. VIDEO In total, this week Russia used more than 370 attack drones, about 280 guided aerial bombs and 80 missiles of various types against Ukraine. 729 15

Sea Sparrow Greece to hand over Sea Sparrow missiles to Ukraine - media Greece has agreed to provide Ukraine with 24 Sea Sparrow missiles. 8 973 22

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Russian X59 missile in Kharkiv Russian X-59 missile that did not explode after falling was defused in Kharkiv - SES. PHOTOS In Kharkiv, SES sappers defused an enemy X-59 cruise missile. 3 052 2

Azerbaijani government confirms that Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane was shot down by a Russian missile Russian missile causes crash of Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan - Euronews A Russian surface-to-air missile caused the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday, December 25. 17 560 71

Unexploded X-59 missile is found in yard of house in Kharkiv Unexploded Russian X-59 was found in yard of house in Kharkiv An unexploded Russian X-59 missile was found in a private yard in Kharkiv. 4 056 3 Previously in trend: War

missile to Dnipro Russian Federation was attacking with missiles again, there were targets to Dnipro, Poltava, Kremenchuk, Kamianske and Kryvyi Rih, - Air Force (updated) The enemy was trying to attack Dnipropetrovsk and Poltava regions again. There was also a threat of ballistic missiles from the south. As of 10.21 a.m., the threat was declared over. 6 112 5

cruise missile Enemy attacked Ukraine with missiles: Kremenchuk, Chernivtsi and Ivano-Frankivsk region were under threat - Air Force (updated) On the morning of 25 December 2024, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with missiles. The threat has now been cancelled. 11 159 25

air alert There is air raid alert in number of regions. Air Force informs about high-speed target on Kryvyi Rih (updated) On the afternoon of December 24, 2024, an air alert was declared in Kyiv and a number of regions. 1 479 3

Williams International US is increasing missile production, some of which will go to Ukraine The US Department of Defence has signed a $253.7 million contract with Williams International. The funds will be used to increase the production of missiles, including those used as part of military assistance to Ukraine. 3 006 8

Explosive experts of Sumy Police neutralize a warhead of enemy’s X-59 combat vehicle Warhead of downed Russian X-59 missile neutralized in Sumy region. PHOTO In Sumy region, explosive experts defused a warhead of a Russian X-59 guided missile that did not explode during the fall after being "landed" by the Ukrainian Defence Forces. 1 374 0 Previously in trend: War

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Consequences of Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih on 19 December Russians hit house in Kryvyi Rih with missile, girl and man are rescued from rubble. PHOTOS On the evening of 19 December, Russian troops attacked Kryvyi Rih with missiles. 9 250 9

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