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It is a “game-changer for Russia”, said one former Ukrainian official. With Kyiv also contending with slower deliveries of air defence interceptors from the US, the missile campaign has destroyed key military facilities and critical infrastructure ahead of winter.

Ukraine’s air force on Wednesday reported all four Iskander-M missiles fired overnight had eluded the country’s defences and hit their targets.

  • Brave Little Hitachi Wand@feddit.ukEnglish
    5·
    4 days ago

    Time to find out where they’re made and strike. I just really would rather the answer is not “in China”.

    Edit: factory said to be in Votkinsk, not far from the border of Ukraine. Looking forward to news from that direction.

    • schizoidman@lemmy.zipOPEnglish
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      4 days ago

      Analysts said software adjustments were likely to be the reason behind the Russian missiles’ increased effectiveness. Fabian Hoffmann, a missile researcher at the University of Oslo, said manufacturers routinely mine interception data to improve performance. Russia, he said, appeared to be doing this.

    • Valmond@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      4 days ago

      I’m waiting for the flamingo upgrades so that they can be effectively used. This would suit the bill I guess 😁