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missiles



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Moscow has massively expanded its production of missiles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

"During the night, the enemy once again launched a massive attack on the Kyiv region using strike drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles," Kalashnyk said on Telegram.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

Tehran responded with salvos of missiles and drones during the 12-day war, which also saw brief US involvement before a US-announced ceasefire halted the fighting.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

The RAF's Typhoon jets, in service since 2004 and now to be extended to the 2040s, will remain the primary means of intercepting drones and cruise missiles.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Helene hands me the arrow, and before more missiles come hurtling from above, I lift my bow, notch the arrow, shoot.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir




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