The Latest Breaking News from Defence Ministry

Russia says it repelled Ukrainian attempts to reclaim Snake Island

Russia's defence ministry on Tuesday said it had repelled Ukrainian efforts to reclaim Snake Island in the Black Sea and had inflicted heavy losses in terms of men, vessels and aircraft in doing so.

Reuters · May 10, 2022

Ukraine says Russian tanks and artillery pound Mariupol steel plant

Russian forces on Monday used tanks and artillery in "storming operations" at the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol where the city's last defenders are holed up, Ukraine's defence ministry said.

Reuters · May 9, 2022

Putin to send 'doomsday' warning to West at Russia's WW2 victory parade

President Vladimir Putin will send a "doomsday" warning to the West when he leads celebrations on Monday marking the 77th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany, brandishing Russia's vast firepower while its forces fight on in Ukraine.

Reuters · May 6, 2022

Russia says it struck S-300 systems given to Ukraine by EU state

Russia’s defence ministry did not specify which country provided the missile system it said to have destroyed.

Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2022

Czechs ship tanks, rocket launchers, artillery to Ukraine

The Czech Republic has delivered tanks, multiple rocket launchers, howitzers and infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine among military shipments that have reached hundreds of millions of dollars and will continue, two Czech defence sources said.

Reuters · Apr 8, 2022

Ukraine: Russia boasts of its precision missiles – so why are hospitals being destroyed?

Over recent years, Russia has often boasted about the capabilities of its precision-guided missiles (PGMs). Two years ago the Defence Ministry released a video of its Tornado-S precision missile which, it said, can strike targets to within one metre. Given that such precise munitions also provide the ability to avoid…

The Conversation · Apr 5, 2022

Explained | What is the status of India’s oil, defence purchases from Russia?

How is India circumventing the sanctions route to ensure supplies are not stopped? What is in the pipeline? 

The Hindu · Apr 2, 2022

Army inducts Russian MANPADS

Igla-S is a short-range weapon

The Hindu · Apr 2, 2022

Ukraine gives bravery award to Snake Island soldier who told Russian warship to ‘go f*** yourself’

‘Glory to the Hero!’ Ukraine’s defence ministry tweets in honour of Roman Hrybov

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022

Navy commissions second P-8I squadron INAS 316 ‘Condors’ in Goa

The rapidity and flexibility with which P-8Is have responded to various contingencies reflect India’s resolve to be ‘Preferred Security Partner’ in Indian Ocean Region, says Navy Chief

The Hindu · Mar 29, 2022