Following US authorization, Ukraine reportedly launched US-supplied Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles into Russia’s Bryansk region. Russia claims to have intercepted five of eight missiles, while US officials suggest a higher number were intercepted. This attack prompted strong condemnation from Russia, accusing the US of escalating the conflict and implying direct American involvement. The incident coincided with Russia’s announcement of revised nuclear doctrine, expanding conditions for nuclear weapon use, further raising international tensions.
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Ukraine’s reported use of Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) missiles to strike a Russian military facility near Karachev, in the Bryansk region, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. This action, first reported by RBC-Ukraine, represents a potential turning point, with implications that extend far beyond the immediate battlefield. The strike itself, occurring approximately 130 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, demonstrates a newfound capability for Kyiv to directly target high-value military assets deep within Russian territory.
The timing of this attack is particularly noteworthy, coinciding with Russia’s updated nuclear doctrine. This revised doctrine, significantly lowering the threshold for nuclear response, suggests a heightened state of alert and a willingness to consider more drastic measures in the event of perceived threats.… Continue reading
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