War in Ukraine

More IRIS-T systems are heading to Ukraine as soldiers praise their role in strengthening the country's defenses against relentless Russian airstrikes. What makes the IRIS-T so crucial for protecting civilians and critical infrastructure?

Most countries don’t have long-range cruise missiles like this. Ukraine built the 1,000-km Neptune in just three years.

In the heart of Mariupol, where culture and community once flourished, the Drama Theatre became a symbol of tragedy. On March 16, 2022, it was obliterated by two Russian bombs, killing hundreds who sought refuge within its walls. Today, behind staged reconstructions and cultural propaganda, Russia tries to bury the truth.

Kilometers from Ukraine’s frontline, foreign volunteers engineer the future of drone warfare.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin claims Russian forces are “advancing almost everywhere” and demands that Ukraine stop mobilizing and receiving weapons. But on the battlefield, Russia is bleeding troops and armor, its economy is cracking, and Ukraine is making gains in Donbas.

Russia is once again in the headlines for its “grotesque” gifts in exchange for the lives of Russian soldiers on the frontline. This time, it was a meat grinder. It’s not the first time the families of dead Russian military men have been “rewarded” with absurd tokens–ranging from kitchen appliances to bags of onions.