Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Life for Ukrainians in ruined estate

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The Ukrainian neighbourhood of Saltivka has been shelled by Russia since the beginning of its invasion of Ukraine in February. The onslaught of Iskander missiles and unguided rockets began on February 26, randomly targeting apartment buildings. KHARKIV, Ukraine: Galyna Chorna sobs as she describes the Russian rocket attack that destroyed the flats above hers, smashing … Read more

Russian forces struck the town of Chasiv Yar by firing Iskander missiles

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Russian forces launched at least four Iskander missiles against the village of Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk area. About 60 individuals are reportedly involved in the rescue effort, according to Boytsov. It is yet unknown how many people may be buried beneath the debris. Russian forces launched at least four Iskander missiles against the village … Read more

Belarus buys S-400, Iskander missiles from Russia: Lukashenko

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced on Thursday that his government had purchased Russian-made Iskander nuclear-capable missiles and S-400 anti-aircraft anti-missile systems. The announcement came on the 85th day of Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, with thousands killed. Belarus, Moscow’s main ally, has allowed Russian troops to use the country bordering Ukraine as a rear base. “We’ve … Read more

Russia employs “decoy dart” missiles

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According to US intelligence, Russia is utilising secret ‘decoy dart’ missiles to hit Ukrainian sites, which they have refused to export in order to prevent the West from reverse-engineering them. Mobile rocket launchers in Russia and Belarus are said to be firing Moscow’s Iskander-M missiles while also deploying decoy systems to trick Ukrainian air defences. … Read more