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The Russian Foreign Ministry called out the American ambassador over claims that U.S.-made missiles were used in an attack on Russian-annexed Crimea by Ukrainian forces, resulting in casualties. The Kremlin accused Washington of siding with Ukraine in the conflict, warning of retaliatory measures. While the U.S. and Ukrainian officials remained silent, Russia’s assertions about the weapons couldn’t be independently confirmed.
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv has heavily relied on weaponry from the West, enabling them to resist Russian forces along the front line. The Pentagon recently approved the use of longer-range missiles for Ukraine’s self-defense, a significant shift from the previous policy of not allowing strikes on Russian soil. This move has sparked tensions between the U.S. and Russia, with Moscow holding the U.S. accountable for the attack on Crimea.
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Russia condemned the use of U.S.-made ATACMS missiles in the alleged strike, claiming that American military experts were involved in the targeting process. The Russian Defense Ministry retaliated by reportedly targeting a Ukrainian military logistics hub storing Western-supplied weapons. The back and forth between the nations escalated, with Russia vowing not to let strikes on its territory go unanswered.
The situation underscores the complex dynamics at play in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with the U.S. now being dragged into the fray by supplying advanced weaponry to Kyiv. The consequences of such actions are proving to be deadly, as casualties mount and tensions between the nations reach new heights. As the geopolitical landscape continues to shift, the ramifications of this incident remain uncertain.
