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Russia's Import-Substituted Ka-226T Helicopter Completes Maiden Flight

AI summaryRussian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Rostec, has initiated flight trials of the import-substituted Ka-226T helicopter equipped with the domestic VK-650V engine. The maiden flight, which lasted 20 minutes, tested the aircraft's stability and steerability. Rostec officials expressed confidence in the helicopter's commercial prospects, highlighting its versatility and the technological independence achieved through import substitution.

1 outlet · 1 distinct · 2 articles May 25, 2026

Russia uses Oreshnik hypersonic missile in large-scale attack on Kyiv

AI summaryRussia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv, using the hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile for the third time. The attack killed at least four people and injured dozens, according to Ukrainian officials. President Zelenskyy described the assault as 'heavy' and 'deranged,' as air defenses intercepted most but not all of the 600 drones and 90 missiles.

3 outlets · 3 distinct · 3 articles May 24, 2026

Luhansk strike: Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack on college, Ukraine says it targeted military unit

AI summaryA strike on a college in the Russian-occupied Luhansk region has led to conflicting casualty figures and mutual accusations. Russia claims Ukraine killed 21 people in a drone attack on a student dormitory, while Ukraine says it struck a Russian military unit. President Putin has vowed retaliation and requested a UN Security Council meeting.

2 outlets · 2 distinct · 2 articles May 24, 2026

Death toll rises to 18 in Ukrainian strike on college dormitory in Russian-occupied town

AI summaryA Ukrainian strike on a college and dormitory in Starobilsk, a Russian-occupied town in eastern Ukraine's Luhansk region, has killed at least 18 people and wounded 42, according to Russian officials. President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of a 'terrorist strike' and ordered the military to prepare a response. Ukraine denies targeting civilians, saying it hit a Russian drone unit in the area.

4 outlets · 4 distinct · 5 articles May 23, 2026