Published on 20/11/2024 05:43
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Long-range American missiles: what will the Russian response be?
Russia claims Ukrainians fired US long-range missiles into its territory. After the green light from President Joe Biden for the use of these missiles by the Ukrainian army, the Russian president signed a decree expanding the possibilities of using nuclear weapons.
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Russia claims Ukrainians fired US long-range missiles into its territory. After the green light from President Joe Biden for the use of these missiles by the Ukrainian army, the Russian president signed a decree expanding the possibilities of using nuclear weapons.
According to a Ukrainian social network, images show the first firings of American ATACMS missiles on Russian territory. Shots announced by the Russian government in a press release echoed by the presenter of the country's first channel. Social networks, Russian this time, show what they claim are air defense shots intercepting American missiles above the region of Bryansk, images that could not be authenticated.
Since the G20, the Russian Foreign Minister has promised an appropriate response. The Ukrainians recognize the shooting but not the use of ATACMS. In the border regions of Ukraine, such as Kursk, residents are expecting these missile attacks. “In reality, we are very afraid, we don't know what is in their heads. We have children”worries a resident of the city.
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