Ukraine reports possible new Russian Banderol missile strike
Ukrainian sources report that Russian forces may have deployed a new cruise missile designated Banderol with a range of several hundred kilometers.
Topic cluster
escalating
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AFBytes briefing
New Russian missile capabilities can alter the pace and cost of the conflict and influence Western military aid decisions.
Key entities
- Ukraine
What to watch next
- Watch for official statements from the U.S. State Department or NATO on any response measures.
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