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Missile Showdown: Russia and Ukraine Ramp Up Naval Strikes

10/2/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Russia relaunches the Tarantul-class corvette Strelok with Kh-35 missiles to boost coastal strikes and restore missile capacity.
Ukraine unveils the RK-360L long-range cruise missile, with a 1,000-km range and a 260-kg warhead.
A Ukrainian Neptune missile struck Elektrodetal factory in Bryansk, a supplier for Russia's military.
Russian forces hit a ship repair facility in Izmail to disrupt Ukraine's naval modernization.

History

Historical Context

The 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union marked a significant reduction in nuclear arms during the Cold War. Today, tensions have resurfaced as Russia's military actions in Ukraine, including the reintroduction of missile capabilities, echo past conflicts, highlighting ongoing security challenges in Eastern Europe and the evolving nature of military strategies.

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Story summary

Russia relaunches the Tarantul-class corvette Strelok with Kh-35 missiles to boost coastal strikes and restore missile capacity.
Ukraine unveils the RK-360L long-range cruise missile, with a 1,000-km range and a 260-kg warhead.
A Ukrainian Neptune missile struck Elektrodetal factory in Bryansk, a supplier for Russia's military.
Russian forces hit a ship repair facility in Izmail to disrupt Ukraine's naval modernization.

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