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Long-range ballistic missiles
Coverage of Long-range ballistic missiles in the Nexus archive.
- UN Says Civilian Casualties in Ukraine War Rose 37 Percent in First Half of 2026
Civilian casualties in Russia’s war against Ukraine increased by 37 percent in the first half of 2026, with 1,396 civilians killed and 7,978 injured. The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine attributed the rise to long-range ballistic missiles, drones, glide bombs, and FPV drones.
- North Korea rapidly expanding nuclear weapons capability, UN watchdog warns
The UN's nuclear watchdog warns of North Korea's rapid progress in expanding its nuclear weapons capability, with concerns over its ability to miniaturize warheads for long-range missiles. While estimates suggest North Korea may have assembled 50 nuclear warheads, experts remain skeptical about its technical achievements.