Russian Space Forces confirm new weapons adoption and military satellite launches

Statements filed 4 October also detail recent air defence interception totals

Luisa Marconi

Senior Space Correspondent

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The Russian Ministry of Defense has stated its Space Forces are adopting modern weapons, conducting military satellite launches and carrying out ICBM launches.^[1] In a statement issued Sunday, the ministry reported air defences downed 1222 fixed-wing drones, four guided bombs and three US HIMARS rockets over a 24 hour period.^[2] The ministry noted the communications were issued following unauthorised drone flights and rocket explosions across four districts.^[3]

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The Russian Ministry of Defense stated the Space Forces are adopting modern weapons, launching military satellites, and conducting ICBM launches. · Lenta.ruRussia
The Russian Defense Ministry stated on Sunday that its air defenses downed 1222 fixed-wing drones, four guided bombs, and three US HIMARS rockets over a 24 hour period. · RTRussia
The ministry stated that the note was issued in connection with the unauthorized flight of five drones and rockets that exploded in four districts. · Lenta.ruRussia

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