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Ukraine Strikes Russian Arms Plant in Volgograd as Russia Launches Drone Attack; Crimea Enters State of Emergency

Ukraine launched an attack on a Russian military plant in Volgograd using FP-5 'Flamingo' missiles. Russia responded with a major drone attack against Ukraine. Russian authorities declared a state of emergency in Crimea due to ongoing attacks and infrastructure damage.

Ukraine struck a Russian arms plant in Volgograd, Russia, with FP-5 'Flamingo' missiles, according to RFE/RL. The attack occurred as Russia launched a major drone assault against Ukrainian positions. The strike coincided with Russian authorities declaring a state of emergency in Crimea, citing damage to infrastructure from Ukrainian attacks. Meanwhile, frontline soldiers in Ukraine are now equipped with specialized anti-drone bullets, developed by India's ARDE and private firms, to counter unmanned aerial systems. These bullets are designed to fragment and damage drones at close range, providing a direct defense against aerial threats. The development of such munitions highlights the escalating technological arms race in the conflict.

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PublicRadio Free EuropeJun 27, 02:34 PM
Ukraine Says It Hit Russian Arms Plant As Moscow Launches Drone Barrage

Ukraine struck a Russian military plant in Volgograd overnight with FP-5 “Flamingo” missiles, as Russia launched another major drone attack against Ukraine. The strikes came as Russian authorities declared a state of emergency in Crimea due to ongoing Ukrainian attacks and damage to infrastructure.

IndependentTimes of IndiaJun 27, 10:00 AM
Russia-Ukraine war: When drones get too close, these bullets become soldier's final shield

Frontline soldiers are now equipped with specialized anti-drone bullets, a crucial last line of defense against the escalating threat of unmanned aerial systems. These innovative rounds, designed to fragment and damage drones at close range, empower infantry to directly counter reconnaissance and kamikaze strikes. India's ARDE and private firms are developing these vital munitions, ensuring even small units can defend against aerial threats in modern warfare.