Budanov: Russia deploys S-500 systems in Crimea
According to the chief of Ukrainian military intelligence Kyrylo Budanov, Russia has deployed a unit of its most advanced air defence system S-500 to Crimea.
Russia News
Weapon / Missile
Land
Unmanned Systems
Russia Tests Uncrewed Tank with FPV
Footage of Russian personnel testing a T-72 Main Battle Tank (MBT) modified to be operated remotely was shared on Telegram.
Ammunition
Ukraine Brings War to Russia
Sky News reports that Ukrainian fighter jets have fired missiles at a target on Russian soil for the first time in this war.
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Visits Burkina Faso
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives in Ouagadougou on a two day long official visit to Burkina Faso.
E/W
Ammunition
U.S. Weapons Lose Effectiveness Against Russian Jamming
The accuracy of the M-982 Excalibur guided artillery has decreased by 90 per cent in Ukraine due to Russian Electronic Warfare systems that jam ammunition.
Regional / Strategy
French President Lobbies in favour of Russia
French President Macron puts pressure on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to receive Russian titanium for Airbus.
Unmanned Systems
Russian FPV Attacks Ukrainian AUSV
Russia attacked the Ukrainian Armed Unmanned Surface Vessel (AUSV) using a First-Person View (FPV).
Unmanned Systems
Ukrainian FPV intercepts Russian UAV
Ukranian FPV is seen intercepting a Russian UAV in the air during its cruise to its target.
Space
Kosmos 2576: U.S. Suspects Russian ‘Inspector Satellite’
U.S. officials are concerned about Russia’s Kosmos 2576 being an Inspector Satellite and having anti-satellite capabilities.
Regional / Strategy
Russia unilaterally moves Lithuania and Finland's border
According to a draft government resolution, Russia has decided to unilaterally change maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea.
Unmanned Systems
UAV-Carrying UAV Spotted in Russian-Ukrainian War
An unidentified type of rotary-wing UAV capable of carrying and dropping smaller UAVs was spotted in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict zone.
Weapon / Missile
Russia Reportedly Intercepts SCALP-EG Cruise Missile
Russia has reportedly intercepted a French-made SCALP-EG air-launched cruise missile often used by Ukrainian Su-24 interdictors.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Russia Intercepts USVs from Helicopters
Russia introduced a new doctrine to intercept Ukrainian USVs in the Black Sea. Russian helicopters open fire on USVs, similar to ASW doctrine.
Land
Russia Showcases New Military Pickup Truck
A military pickup named AG-34 was spotted during Russia’s 2024 Victory Day Parade, celebrating the victory over Germany in WWII.
