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Russia's Defence ministry publishes video footage allegedly showing a Zircon hypersonic missile being fired from Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov in the White Sea as part of the "completion of tests" whilst world powers race to develop the advanced technology. Russia, the United States, France and China have all been experimenting with so-called hypersonic glide vehicles -- defined as reaching speeds of at least Mach 5. IMAGES from Russia's defence ministry allegedly showing a hypersonic missile being fired
Rescuers work to clear up debris in Kyiv's southeastern Bortnychi district after a wave of missiles were fired on the Ukrainian capital. Local authorities say that air defences downed all 16 missiles that targeted Kyiv. IMAGES
Russia's Defence ministry publishes video footage apparently showing the launch of a Kalibr cruise missile from a submarine in the Sea of Japan, targeting a land-based target. The video was published after the announcement of huge naval drills in the Atlantic, Arctic, Pacific and Mediterranean this month and February, at a time of heightened tensions with Western nations. The war games will involve "more than 140 warships and support vessels, more than 60 aircraft, 1,000 pieces of military equipment, and about 10,000 servicemen," the defence ministry said in a statement carried by Russian news agencies. IMAGES
US State Department spokesman Ned Price slams Russia for conducting a "dangerous and irresponsible" missile test that blew up its own satellite, creating a debris cloud that forced the International Space Station's crew to take evasive action. SOUNDBITE
Russia touts its new hypersonic missile, capable of travelling at the speed of more than 30,000 kilometres per hour, as tensions escalate between Moscow and Washington over arms control. IMAGES of hypersonic missile being launched
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.