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Noel Reports · World · before 2 days

Russia has begun a large-scale modernization of Iskander-M ballistic missiles, aiming to extend their range to 1,500 km.

Russia has begun a large-scale modernization of Iskander-M ballistic missiles, aiming to extend their range to 1,500 km. Russia has already begun using Iskander-1000 missiles with ranges up to 1,000 km and reportedly has around 20 more in stock.Experimental launches of the 1,500 km version are planned from October-November, potentially against western Ukraine. If testing succeeds, Russia reportedl...

Noel Reports · World · before 2 days

Kremlin spokesman Peskov said Moscow does not rule out resuming trilateral Russia-Ukraine-US peace talks after US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks in Moscow and Kyiv. Peskov said it is too early to discuss the venue or exact timing, left open a possible presidential phone call after the envoys' trip, and also did not rule out peace drawing closer following the Moscow and Kyiv negotiations.

Kremlin spokesman Peskov said Moscow does not rule out resuming trilateral Russia-Ukraine-US peace talks after US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks in Moscow and Kyiv. Peskov said it is too early to discuss the venue or exact timing, left open a possible presidential phone call after the envoys' trip, and also did not rule out peace drawing closer following the Moscow and Kyiv nego...

Noel Reports · World · before 2 days

Ukraine's Bars jet-powered strike drone now reaches up to 1,000 km, carries a warhead of up to 60 kg and exceeds 700 km/h, its developer told RBC-Ukraine.

Ukraine's Bars jet-powered strike drone now reaches up to 1,000 km, carries a warhead of up to 60 kg and exceeds 700 km/h, its developer told RBC-Ukraine. The modular platform supports DeepStrike, mid-strike and front-strike missions. Machine vision can guide the drone on the final approach, while the pilot can retain manual control. Localization has exceeded 74%, and a Ukrainian-made turbojet eng...

Noel Reports · World · before 2 days

Ukraine can now strike targets more than 2,000 km away, HUR chief Oleh Ivashchenko said.

Ukraine can now strike targets more than 2,000 km away, HUR chief Oleh Ivashchenko said. He described Ukrainian strikes on Russia as "very critical," saying they force production shutdowns, repairs, logistics changes and air defense redeployments. Ivashchenko said Ukraine targets energy infrastructure supplying Russian forces, logistics hubs and facilities supporting Russia's defense industry, wit...

Noel Reports · World · before 2 days

Zelensky confirmed Ukrainian long-range strikes on oil refineries in Russia's Ryazan and Perm regions and Tatarstan, describing them as a response to Russian strikes on Ukraine. Ukrainian forces also hit a storage and launch site for attack drones in the Kursk region and another target in the Black Sea.

Zelensky confirmed Ukrainian long-range strikes on oil refineries in Russia's Ryazan and Perm regions and Tatarstan, describing them as a response to Russian strikes on Ukraine. Ukrainian forces also hit a storage and launch site for attack drones in the Kursk region and another target in the Black Sea.

Noel Reports · World · before 2 days

❗️China asked Ukraine to refrain from launching attacks on Vladivostok while Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang attended the Eastern Economic Forum, sources familiar with the matter told Kyodo. Beijing's request was intended to ensure the safety of the Chinese delegation led by Ding, the No. 6-ranked member of the Communist Party's Politburo Standing Committee. Ukraine reportedly promised not to attack the Russian port city.

❗️China asked Ukraine to refrain from launching attacks on Vladivostok while Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang attended the Eastern Economic Forum, sources familiar with the matter told Kyodo. Beijing's request was intended to ensure the safety of the Chinese delegation led by Ding, the No. 6-ranked member of the Communist Party's Politburo Standing Committee. Ukraine reportedly promised not to a...

Noel Reports · World · before 2 days

Brigadier General Andrii Biletskyi rejected Putin's claim about Sviatohirsk, recording a video from the city center with the Sviatohirsk Lavra behind him.

Brigadier General Andrii Biletskyi rejected Putin's claim about Sviatohirsk, recording a video from the city center with the Sviatohirsk Lavra behind him. Biletskyi said the 60th Mechanized Brigade of Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps fully controls the city and described Sviatohirsk as effectively a Ukrainian rear area. Addressing Russia's military and political leadership, he told them to stop "looking l...

Noel Reports · World · before 2 days

Ukraine says air defenses downed or suppressed 71 of 92 Russian drones launched overnight, including Shahed, Gerbera, Parodiya decoys and S8000 Banderol systems. Hits were recorded at 12 locations, with debris falling at one. As of 09:00, Russian drones remained in Ukrainian airspace.

Ukraine says air defenses downed or suppressed 71 of 92 Russian drones launched overnight, including Shahed, Gerbera, Parodiya decoys and S8000 Banderol systems. Hits were recorded at 12 locations, with debris falling at one. As of 09:00, Russian drones remained in Ukrainian airspace.

Noel Reports · World · before 2 days

Ukrainian drones are operating over Perm, Russia.

Ukrainian drones are operating over Perm, Russia. One video shows Russian air defenses failing to intercept a drone. Separate footage shows another Ukrainian drone, apparently affected by electronic warfare, losing control and crashing into a nearby building.