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Missiles from North Korean given to Russia for strikes against Ukraine

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The Independent UK · Aug 5

Iran war: Hegseth rejects media reports claiming US missile defence stockpiles 'dangerously low'

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth denied reports of depleted missile defense stockpiles. CNN cited sources claiming nearly 80 percent of THAAD interceptors were used. Senior commanders warned of dangerously low munitions after operations linked to Iran. Pentagon and White House officials rejected suggestions of insufficient military capabilities. They stated…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Germany investigates drone carrying ‘explosive device’ near Ukrainian plane at busy cargo airport – as it happened

German state prosecutors including units working on extremism and terrorism prevention take over investigation into Leipzig incident

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills at least 15

Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and its surrounding region have killed at least 15 people and wounded 42 others

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Zelensky seeks more missile interceptors in talks with NATO chief Rutte

Ukrainian President ​Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday he had spoken with NATO ​Secretary ‌General Mark Rutte ⁠about the possibility of securing more ‌air defence interceptors. Zelensky earlier said interceptors “could have saved lives” in the aftermath of Russian strikes overnight, which killed at least 17 people in Kyiv. Rutte later posted…

France 24 · Aug 5

US presses on with Ukraine Patriot missile talks, sources say, despite Trump's doubts

United States officials are continuing discussions about Ukraine producing Patriot interceptor missiles. This initiative aims to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russian ballistic missile attacks. Options include Ukraine building components for assembly elsewhere in Europe. President Trump's earlier doubts have caused surprise among Ukrainian leaders.

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Russian overnight barrage on Ukraine kills at least 17 in Kyiv and surrounding region

Kyiv has in recent months urged allies to supply more US-made Patriot interceptors as Russia steps up its use of ballistic missiles more than four years into its full-scale invasion.

Euronews · Aug 5

North Korean missile unit deploys in Russia for Ukraine war, Kyiv says

A North Korean missile unit is deploying to western Russia. This unit could be equipped with 120 ballistic missiles and six launchers. Ukraine faces a significant threat due to its air defense shortages. Russia has already fired North Korean missiles at Ukraine since late 2023. This deployment expands existing military…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Russian barrage on Kyiv region kills at least 17

Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens more in Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, authorities said Wednesday. Kyiv was unable to shoot down any of the Russian missiles amid intensifying attacks that have prompted Kyiv to plead for more US-made Patriot interceptors.

France 24 · Aug 5

In 1957, an American woman scientist invented a liquid fuel Hydyne which helped United States create history and make space travel a reality: How Mary Sherman Morgan became Rocket Girl or America's first female rocket scientist?

In 1957, an American woman scientist invented a liquid fuel Hydyne which helped United States create history and make space travel a reality. Mary Sherman Morgan developed Hydyne for the US Army Ballistic Missile Agency. The fuel increased rocket performance and powered the Jupiter-C rocket used to launch Explorer 1,…

The Economic Times · Aug 4