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Russia secures patent for launching drones directly from an orbital station
Science | Jun 07, 2025, 06:12 PM ISTThis technology is scheduled for testing at the Russian Orbital Station (ROS) and is anticipated to play a key role in upcoming lunar exploration missions.
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Taking swipe at US, Russia offers asylum to Elon Musk amid his feud with Donald Trump
World | Jun 07, 2025, 07:39 AM ISTA senior Russian lawmaker has suggested that Elon Musk could be offered political asylum in Russia following his public fallout with US President Donald Trump.
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Russia strikes back with ballistic missiles on Ukraine following 'Operation Spider Web'
World | Jun 06, 2025, 10:25 AM ISTRussia launched intense missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, including Kyiv, in retaliation for Ukraine's "Operation Spider Web," escalating the ongoing conflict with rising civilian casualties and widespread destruction.
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Ukraine strikes Crimean bridge with underwater explosives in latest attack on Russia
World | Jun 03, 2025, 07:17 PM ISTUkraine's latest underwater explosive attack severely damages the strategically vital Crimean Bridge, disrupting Russian military logistics and economic ties.
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OPINION | Daring drone attacks by Ukraine: How will Putin retaliate?
World | Jun 03, 2025, 05:11 PM ISTThe daring attacks that took place on June 1 in the blink of an eye have set new rules of modern warfare, where technology and brains matter more than the might of weapons.
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India to get remaining S-400 missile systems from Russia by 2026, confirmed
Originals | Jun 02, 2025, 07:42 PM ISTIndia to get remaining S-400 missile systems from Russia by 2026, confirmed. PM Modi meets Paraguay's president at Hyderabad House for bilateral talks. India reports 3,961 active COVID cases, 32 deaths as of June 2, health ministry. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Satan-2, RS-28 Sarmat: These two Russian missiles literally can shake the planet, check details
World | Jun 02, 2025, 04:40 PM ISTTensions escalate as Ukraine's drone attack on Russian airbases prompts fears of a catastrophic retaliation, with Russia ready to deploy its deadliest missiles, including the RS-28 Sarmat and Satan-2.
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Ukraine Security Service confirms 41 aircraft were hit in Russia, 34% of cruise missiles damaged
World | Jun 02, 2025, 04:05 PM ISTMoscow has previously used Tupolev Tu-95 and Tu-22 long-range bombers to launch missiles at Ukraine, while A-50s are used to coordinate targets and detect air defences and guided missiles.
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India to receive remaining S-400 air defence missile systems by 2026, confirms Russia
India | Jun 02, 2025, 04:03 PM ISTIndia will receive the remaining S-400 missile systems from Russia by 2026, enhancing its defence capabilities amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions.
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Why did Russia fail to stop Ukraine's biggest drone strike? How did defence systems like S-400 fail?
Explainers | Jun 03, 2025, 01:51 PM ISTOn June 1, Ukraine launched its largest-ever drone attack on five deep Russian airbases, destroying over 40 fighter jets. The attack bypassed Russia's S-400 defences by using low-altitude drones launched from within Russian territory.
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Will Putin respond to Ukraine's drone strikes with a 'Super Weapon'? List of arms not used by Russia
World | Jun 02, 2025, 02:26 PM ISTRussia's 'Super Weapons' are designed to bypass missile defenses and carry nuclear payloads over vast distances, making them highly lethal and strategically significant.
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Zelenskyy hails 'brilliant' drone strike inside Russia, says operation dealt heavy blow | Details
World | Jun 02, 2025, 08:34 AM ISTUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine had carried out a "brilliant" drone strike operation deep inside Russian territory, targeting only military assets. The operation, called Spiderweb, involved 117 drones and struck multiple Russian airbases.
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Russia confirms Ukrainian drone strikes on five airbases, 40 aircraft destroyed | Video
World | Jun 01, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTUkraine's large-scale drone strikes on two Russian airbases reportedly destroyed over 40 military aircraft, marking a major escalation in the conflict.
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Russia: Bridge collapse derails train near Ukraine border, 7 killed, dozens injured
World | Jun 01, 2025, 01:01 PM ISTA passenger train derailed in Russia’s Bryansk region after a railway bridge collapsed late Saturday night, killing at least seven people and injuring nearly 30. Authorities suspect "illegal interference" caused the bridge to fall. The accident occurred in the tense border region near Ukraine.
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Trump warns Putin: 'Playing with fire' after Russia's massive drone attack on Ukraine
World | May 27, 2025, 11:43 PM ISTDespite a phone call between Trump and Putin eight days ago, during which the US leader stated that the Russian president had agreed to "immediately" begin ceasefire negotiations, Russia's attacks have persisted.
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Trump calls Putin 'absolutely crazy' after Russia's largest drone attack on Ukraine
World | May 26, 2025, 08:39 AM ISTTrump's remarks came after a deadly drone and missile attacks by Russia were launched in a single night on Ukraine.
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Putin has narrow escape as Ukrainian drone targets his helicopter in Russia’s Kursk region
World | May 25, 2025, 06:15 PM ISTRussian air defences reportedly intercepted a Ukrainian drone that targeted the flight path of President Vladimir Putin’s helicopter during a late-night visit to the border region of Kursk. According to Russian media and officials, the president escaped unhurt, and no damage was reported.
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Russia launches massive missile, drone attack on Ukraine killing 12 people, officials say
World | May 25, 2025, 01:06 PM ISTThe scale of the assault was unprecedented, with Russia launching a total of 367 drones and missiles in what Ukraine's Air Force has called the largest single attack since the war began over three years ago, according to spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat.
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Ukraine: Kyiv faces large-scale Russian drone, missile attack with massive explosions
World | May 24, 2025, 06:44 AM ISTRussia-Ukraine conflict: Prior to the attack, city mayor Vitalii Klitschko warned Kyiv residents of more than 20 Russian strike drones heading towards Kyiv. As the attack continued, he said drone debris fell on a shopping mall and a residential building in Obolon district of Kyiv.
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Drone attack hits Moscow Airport moments before arrival of Indian delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi
World | May 23, 2025, 03:22 PM ISTAt the Domodedovo International Airport, Kanimozhi and members of her team were received by Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar and other officials.