cruise missiles
Coverage of cruise missiles in the Nexus archive.
- North Korea makes play for spot in China-Russia drills with missile test
North Korea conducted a missile test involving 10 cruise missiles launched from the ship Kang Kon, timed to coincide with an upcoming China-Russia maritime exercise. Analysts suggest the test aimed to showcase naval capabilities and draw attention ahead of the joint drills.
- Russia launches attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 27 and injuring scores
Russia launched attacks on Kyiv using ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, resulting in at least 27 deaths and numerous injuries. Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, described the attack as the largest on the city since the war began.
- Russia attacks Ukraine's capital, killing more than a dozen people
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's capital using ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, killing several people. The attack occurred overnight into Thursday.
- Russia launches attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 13 and injuring dozens
Russia launched attacks on Kyiv using ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, resulting in at least 13 deaths and dozens injured, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes damaged residential buildings and civilian infrastructure.
- Russian missiles and drones kill 11 and cause damage across Ukraine capital
Russian missiles and drones attacked Ukraine's capital, killing 11 people and damaging buildings and civilian infrastructure. Residents sought shelter in metro stations during the large-scale attack.
- Honduras to buy Ukrainian drones as Kyiv's defense clout grows
Honduras will purchase Ukrainian drones to combat drug trafficking, following a meeting between the two nations' presidents. Ukraine has emerged as a leader in military drone technology since 2022, with licensing agreements in Canada and Gulf countries, and a German manufacturer planning to build Ukrainian-designed cruise missiles.
- Sen. Mark Kelly says "of course we have a munitions issue" despite Hegseth denial
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly stated there is a munitions issue amid the Iran war, countering Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's denial. Kelly explained that attacking over 10,000 targets with cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and bombs consumes significant munitions, which are not limitless.
- Syrsky Approves Long-Range Strike Plan Through 2030
Oleksandr Syrsky approved a long-range strike plan for Ukraine's missile forces and artillery through 2030, aiming to strike targets up to 2,000 km away. The plan includes mass production of Ukrainian ballistic and cruise missiles integrated with unmanned systems to reduce reliance on foreign weapons.
- Two Dead and 44 Injured as Massive Russian Missile and Drone Attack Batters Kyiv
Russian forces conducted a coordinated overnight bombardment on Kyiv using cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and strike drones, causing fires and structural damage across 40 locations in eight districts. The attack resulted in two deaths, 44 injuries in Kyiv, and three additional civilian hospitalizations in the surrounding region.
- Russian missiles pummel Kyiv in retaliation for dorm attack that killed 18
Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing one person and wounding 20, as retaliation for Ukrainian strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. The attack involved strike drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles, according to Kyiv regional head Mykola Kalashnyk.
- Truce holds a year after brief Indo-Pak war, conflict continues
A year after a brief conflict between India and Pakistan that raised nuclear war concerns, a truce continues to hold despite ongoing tensions. The recent fighting was notable for the use of advanced weapons including cruise missiles by both sides, marking a departure from their typical patterns of conflict over the past 80 years.
- US intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems
US intelligence has detected indications that China may be considering providing Iran with advanced radar systems, which could enhance Iran's ability to detect and track threats such as low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
- US intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems
US intelligence has detected signs that China is considering providing Iran with advanced radar systems, which would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats such as low-flying drones and cruise missiles.