BREAKING NEWS Russia's defence ministry: Ukraine hits Russia with US long-range missiles

[CharlieH]

 

 

In a significant escalation in the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, reports have emerged indicating that debris from an Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missile, supplied by the United States, has fallen on a military facility in Russia's Bryansk region. This information has been confirmed by the Russian Defense Ministry through various news agencies.

 

According to the Russian military, their anti-missile systems reportedly intercepted five out of six ATACMS fired by Ukraine, with one missile managing to reach its target. The Ukrainian military has stated that it launched an attack on Russian positions in the Bryansk area but has not confirmed the specific use of the ATACMS missiles.

 

Security and defense editor Deborah Haynes, reporting from the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, noted that while the possibility of Ukraine utilizing these missiles within Russian territory was anticipated, the Russian claims raise questions about reliability. She highlighted that Ukraine's focus lies in effectively deploying its weaponry, rather than explicitly confirming details of their operations.

 

The Russian government claims that six ATACMS were fired into its territory, leading to speculation about the extent of the damage caused by the missiles that bypassed their defenses. Experts suggest that this tactical use of long-range systems could provoke a different strategic response from Russia.

 

President Putin has recently warned the West of severe consequences should the U.S. or UK authorize more extensive use of long-range missile systems by Ukraine. The situation is further complicated by Russia's updated nuclear doctrine, which reportedly lowers the threshold for a potential nuclear response in the event of a conventional attack. This marks a shift in Russian military policy, which previously limited nuclear retaliation to situations involving a nuclear strike or an existential threat to the state.

 

Amidst these tensions, officials from Britain and the U.S. continue to assert that Russia has no desire for a nuclear conflict due to the disastrous consequences it would entail. The UK Prime Minister's spokesperson condemned Russia's adjustment to its nuclear strategy, terming it "irresponsible" behavior from the Kremlin.

 

Deborah Haynes further emphasized that discussions among U.S. and UK officials suggest caution against Russia's nuclear saber-rattling, which they believe is designed to influence Western support for Ukraine. President Biden has allegedly given Ukraine the green light to utilize long-range missiles against Russian targets, bolstered by the recent introduction of North Korean troops into the conflict.

 

While this development could slightly alter the tactical landscape, it does not represent a game-changing moment for Ukraine, as there remain inherent limitations regarding the range and quantity of the missile systems available to them. The UK’s Storm Shadow cruise missiles, for example, are in limited supply and take considerable time to replenish.

 

As the situation unfolds, the international community remains vigilant, closely monitoring the implications of these developments on the broader conflict.

 

As reported by Sky News.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[johng]

11 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

President Putin has recently warned the West of severe consequences

 

He has warned them from the very beginning (since before 2014)

 but they take no heed of the warnings  and are "surprised" / outraged when he eventually takes action to back up his warnings..he has also warned about the use of these missiles to strike Russian territory,  ignored as usual  and so wait for the "surprise"  when WWIII erupts  (remember who predicted that F16's and Nato troops would mean WWIII ?? )

[Denim]

28 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

President Putin has recently warned the West of severe consequences

 

As per usual.

 

Russia is criss crossed with his red lines that have been crossed .

 

When Russia targets civilian infrastructure,  gets weapons from Iran and North Korea and now troops, why is their no talk of Russia crossing red lines or escalating.

 

Putins useful poodles can spin it any way they like but according to Putin himself this is his two week military operation. Nobody else's.

 

If Putin doesn't like it the solution is simple. Stop sending missiles and glide bombs into Ukraine.

 

As for his oft repeated opinion that Ukraine is not a country but has always belonged to Russia does that mean the USA is not a country and still belongs to the UK or that most of western Europe still belongs to Italy ( Rome )

 

It is in one man's power to end this war and stop the killing and it's not Trump.

[tai4de2]

4 hours ago, Denim said:

When Russia targets civilian infrastructure,  gets weapons from Iran and North Korea and now troops, why is their no talk of Russia crossing red lines or escalating

 

In the context of this topic -- which is about Ukraine using American missiles -- your stance presumes that Ukraine is worth American involvement to defend.

 

My opinion: nope, let Europe handle it, with their own tax Euros instead of my tax dollars, and cleaning up their own mess after propping up Russia by e.g. buying their oil and gas for many years.