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Miami Herald
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Russia Parcel Bomb Plot Uncovered in NATO State
German federal prosecutors said three Ukrainian nationals have been arrested in Germany and Switzerland for allegedly plotting parcel bomb attacks on behalf of the Russian state. The three men "declared their willingness to commit arson and explosive attacks on the transport of goods in the Federal Republic of Germany to one or more persons allegedly acting on behalf of Russian state agencies," the prosecutor's office said in a release. "To this end, the accused were to send parcels from Germany to recipients in Ukraine with explosive or incendiary devices that would ignite during transport." Russian sabotage is a substantial concern across Europe, particularly among NATO allies such as Germany. Agents of the Russian state have been linked to a number of arson attacks. This is a breaking news story and more information will be added soon. Related Articles Brazil's Lula Tells Putin: 'Go to Istanbul and Negotiate, Dammit'Russian Award Ceremony Sparks Outrage Among ChristiansRussia Deploys FSB's 'Presidential Regiment' to Key Ukraine Fortress TownRussia's New 'BanderoL' Cruise Missile Explained 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Miami Herald
13-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Russia's New ‘BanderoL' Cruise Missile Explained
Ukraine has published technical details about Russia's new S8000 'BanderoL' cruise missile. The weapon is made with a model aircraft engine available from online marketplaces such as AliExpress for approximately $16,000, according to the Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR). Newsweek has contacted the Russian government for comment by email. Russia has been deploying the low-cost missile for nearly a month to strike targets across Ukraine, according to Ukrainian outlet Defense Express. The publication suggests that Moscow is attempting to mass produce a budget missile for widespread, rapid deployment in indiscriminate attacks. According to the GUR, the missile was developed by the sanctioned Russian defense contractor Kronstadt. The U.S. Treasury Department says the company supports Russia's defense ministry by developing and manufacturing equipment, software, and integrated solutions for its unmanned aviation and defense industries. Kyiv's intelligence said a unique feature of the S8000 weapon is its ability to perform sharper turns than conventional Russian cruise missiles - such as the Kh-101, 3M-14, 9M727, and Kh-69 - while still maintaining a traditional cruise missile flight path. It said the S8000 is powered by jet fuel, carries a warhead weighing up to 330 lbs and has a range of approximately 310 miles. The cruise missile is made up of parts from China, the U.S., Japan, Australia, South Korea, the GUR said. It added that it had identified nearly 20 microchips from American, Chinese, Swiss, Japanese, and South Korean manufacturers in its electronics. This includes China's Swiwin SW800Pro jet engine, "a model aircraft engine available via online marketplaces (approx. $16,000 on AliExpress)," the GUR said. The GUR said in a statement: "Most of the foreign electronics used in the S8000 are supplied through Chip & Dip, one of Russia's largest electronics distributors. "Over 20 key components of the S8000 missile and around 30 companies involved in its production or supply chain have been identified." Russia is likely to continue its strikes against Ukraine after it refused to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire proposed by Ukraine and its European allies. The office of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 10 that "a full and unconditional ceasefire must begin on Monday, May 12, for at least 30 days." It added: "Under such a ceasefire, we will be able to jointly agree on the foundations for peace." Russian President Vladimir Putin has yet to respond to an invitation from Zelensky to attend peace talks in Turkey on Thursday. Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said on Tuesday that Zelensky would not speak to anyone besides Putin. Related Articles Zelensky Throws Down the Gauntlet to PutinKremlin Silent as Ukraine War Ultimatum Deadline Passes: What Happens NextHIMARS Unleashed in Taiwan as China Watches On 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Russia's New 'BanderoL' Cruise Missile Explained
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Ukraine has published technical details about Russia's new S8000 'BanderoL' cruise missile. The weapon is made with a model aircraft engine available from online marketplaces such as AliExpress for approximately $16,000, according to the Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR). Newsweek has contacted the Russian government for comment by email. Russian soldiers taking part in combat training exercises in Ukraine on Monday. Russian soldiers taking part in combat training exercises in Ukraine on Monday. Russian Defense Ministry Press Service/AP Why It Matters Russia has been deploying the low-cost missile for nearly a month to strike targets across Ukraine, according to Ukrainian outlet Defense Express. The publication suggests that Moscow is attempting to mass produce a budget missile for widespread, rapid deployment in indiscriminate attacks. What To Know According to the GUR, the missile was developed by the sanctioned Russian defense contractor Kronstadt. The U.S. Treasury Department says the company supports Russia's defense ministry by developing and manufacturing equipment, software, and integrated solutions for its unmanned aviation and defense industries. Kyiv's intelligence said a unique feature of the S8000 weapon is its ability to perform sharper turns than conventional Russian cruise missiles — such as the Kh-101, 3M-14, 9M727, and Kh-69 — while still maintaining a traditional cruise missile flight path. It said the S8000 is powered by jet fuel, carries a warhead weighing up to 330 lbs and has a range of approximately 310 miles. Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has published a technical breakdown of russia's new S8000 "BanderoL" cruise missile in the "Weapon Components" section of the War & Sanctions portal. 🔗 — Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (@DI_Ukraine) May 13, 2025 The cruise missile is made up of parts from China, the U.S., Japan, Australia, South Korea, the GUR said. It added that it had identified nearly 20 microchips from American, Chinese, Swiss, Japanese, and South Korean manufacturers in its electronics. This includes China's Swiwin SW800Pro jet engine, "a model aircraft engine available via online marketplaces (approx. $16,000 on AliExpress)," the GUR said. What People Are Saying The GUR said in a statement: "Most of the foreign electronics used in the S8000 are supplied through Chip & Dip, one of Russia's largest electronics distributors. "Over 20 key components of the S8000 missile and around 30 companies involved in its production or supply chain have been identified." What Happens Next Russia is likely to continue its strikes against Ukraine after it refused to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire proposed by Ukraine and its European allies. The office of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 10 that "a full and unconditional ceasefire must begin on Monday, May 12, for at least 30 days." It added: "Under such a ceasefire, we will be able to jointly agree on the foundations for peace." Russian President Vladimir Putin has yet to respond to an invitation from Zelensky to attend peace talks in Turkey on Thursday. Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said on Tuesday that Zelensky would not speak to anyone besides Putin.
