missiles

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Ukraine downed 40 of 73 Russian missiles and 602 of 656 drones, according to estimates from its air force.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

"Within days, however, Iran had shifted to smaller, more precisely targeted salvos, conserving remaining missiles and drones for specific high-value targets and concentrating fire where even near-misses cause significant damage."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Kuwait’s army said Monday morning the country was under attack by missiles and drones, without identifying the attacker.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

While often less accurate than missiles, the 30mm round has the potential to reduce costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Helene hands me the arrow, and before more missiles come hurtling from above, I lift my bow, notch the arrow, shoot.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir