President Zelenskyy announced the successful testing and deployment of Ukraine’s new “Long Neptune” long-range missile, boasting a 1,000-kilometer range. This extended-range modification of the domestically produced Neptune cruise missile, initially designed for naval targets, significantly enhances Ukraine’s defense capabilities. While official deployment numbers remain undisclosed, the missile may have been used in recent strikes, with unverified reports suggesting involvement in a March 14th attack on a Russian oil refinery. This development follows Ukraine’s progress on other missile programs, including the successful testing of its first ballistic missile.
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Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer revealed that Pakistan’s advancements in long-range ballistic missile technology pose a growing threat to the United States. This development, including the capability to test larger rocket motors, allows Pakistan to potentially strike targets far beyond South Asia. Finer expressed concern over the implications of Pakistan’s actions, characterizing them as an emerging threat. These remarks followed new US sanctions targeting Pakistan’s ballistic missile program, highlighting the escalating tensions between the two nations.
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Following reports that the US, UK, and France have authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles—ATACMS, Storm Shadow, and SCALP respectively—against Russian territory, President Zelenskyy confirmed the development. He stated that the efficacy of this authorization will be demonstrated through action rather than announcement. These strikes, potentially targeting Russian and North Korean forces in Kursk Oblast, are planned for the coming days, according to multiple news sources. Zelenskyy emphasized that this long-range capability is a crucial element of his “Victory Plan.”
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Biden’s recent decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range U.S. missiles to strike targets within Russia marks a significant escalation in the conflict. This authorization, focusing specifically on the Kursk region, represents a departure from previous restrictions on the range of Ukrainian attacks. The timing, with a mere two months remaining before a potential shift in U.S. political leadership, has sparked considerable debate and speculation.
The decision has been met with a mixture of elation and cautious optimism. Some view it as a long-overdue response to Russia’s aggression, arguing that Ukraine deserves the means to inflict reciprocal damage on its adversary.… Continue reading
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