The FP-9 missile, with a range of 855 km and an 800 kg warhead, could enter service by the end of the year. It is capable of effectively overcoming Russian air defense.
The occupiers are launching Shahed drones 5-15 days after manufacture. The production of UAVs and missiles in the RF does not allow for the formation of large stockpiles, "and almost everything goes to the front."
Budanov called "Oreshnik" a demonstrative weapon and stated that Russia has large missile stockpiles. Ukraine's strikes came as a shock to the enemy's unprepared society.
On the night of May 29, the enemy launched 232 UAVs and a ballistic missile. Air defense forces neutralized 217 drones; hits by the missile and 14 unmanned aerial vehicles were recorded.
The Russian military-industrial complex has limitations in missile production, which constrains the intensity of attacks on Kyiv. The main problem for the Armed Forces of Ukraine remains the shortage of missiles for Patriot systems.
Air defense shot down 4 missiles and 503 drones during the night attack on Ukraine. Hits by 18 missiles and 16 drones were recorded in several regions.
The SBU and Defense Forces struck the "Angstrem" plant, oil facilities near Moscow, and the "Belbek" airfield. Air defense systems, radars, and UAV control points were destroyed.
In Moscow, a drone hit a building on Mosfilmovskaya Street. An expert considers strikes on air defense systems in the Moscow region more likely than attacks on Red Square during the parade.
In April, the Unmanned Systems Forces struck 38 units of enemy air defense and electronic warfare equipment. The value of the destroyed weaponry reaches approximately 1.1 billion dollars.
A corvette, a tanker, and Su-35 fighter jets remain at the bases in Tartus and Khmeimim. Moscow is attempting to maintain influence through new agreements with Damascus.
Russia overnight struck Ukraine with 47 missiles, including 12 ballistic missiles, and 619 drones. 30 missiles and 580 drones neutralized, data on 4 missiles being clarified.
Air defense forces destroyed 31 missiles and 636 drones during a massive shelling. Hits were recorded at 26 locations, the enemy drone attack continues.
Defense Forces hit radar stations in Crimea and Zaporizhzhia region. Ammunition depots, fuel, and equipment were destroyed in several regions.
A series of precise strikes destroyed S-400 and Pantsir divisions on the peninsula. The Russian command is involving untrained civilian workers in air defense.
Defense Forces hit a metallurgical plant, a military echelon, and an S-400 system. Strikes were also carried out on command posts and concentrations of personnel.
Moscow is supplying Tehran with drones, medicines, and intelligence to maintain the regime's combat capability. Deliveries began in March after secret negotiations between officials.
The Sapsan missile system has moved beyond laboratories and conducted its first test launches. The system is capable of striking at 500 km and breaking through enemy air defenses.
Russia launched 34 missiles and 392 drones of various types at Ukraine. Air defense forces destroyed 390 targets, and hits were recorded at 22 locations across the country.
The Defense Forces eliminated enemy air defense in the Russian Federation and in the occupied territories. Command posts, areas of force concentration, and UAV control points were hit.
Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces fighters hit a Buk-M3 air defense system and a Triumph radar station in Donetsk region and Bryansk region. In total, 26 enemy air defense targets have been eliminated since the beginning of March.
The Defense Forces hit the Granit center in Sevastopol, where anti-aircraft missile systems were serviced. The Almaz-Antey concern's facility will no longer be able to repair air defense systems.
Defense Forces attacked the Granit center where S-400 and Buk systems are repaired. Enemy personnel concentration points in Striletska Bay were also hit.
The occupiers lost 1,710 personnel during their attempts to storm in the fog in several directions. The Defense Forces held their positions and prevented a breakthrough of combat formations.
Ukraine is moving to the stage of test strikes with new FP-7 ballistic missiles on Russian territory. They are called the Ukrainian analogue of American ATACMS.
Ukrainian forces hit the "Protivnik" and "Parol" stations near Libknekhtivka and an S-400 installation near Dalne. Damage to the Valdai complex has also been confirmed.
Air defense forces shot down 58 missiles and 402 drones during a massive attack on critical infrastructure. The main direction of the enemy attack was the Kyiv region.
As a result of the strike on the enterprise that produces chips for missile systems, there are dead and wounded. The plant produces components for Iskanders and S-400s.
Air defense forces destroyed 19 missiles and 453 drones during a massive attack on critical infrastructure. There are dead and injured in Kharkiv as a result of the strikes.
In February 2026, soldiers of the special unit "Ghosts" destroyed a helicopter, a UAV, 4 ships and a radar station in Crimea.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the Shesharis oil terminal and the Novorossiysk naval base on March 2. The destruction of tanks at the Albashneft refinery on February 28 was also confirmed.