RussianPresident Vladimir Putin made a surprise address to the nation hours after the missile attack on Ukraine. According to Reuters, he said Russia had tested a ‘new’ intermediate-range ballistic missile in response to the Western attack. Putin said that we have the right to attack those who attack us.
Putin named the missile ‘Oreshnik’. He said it hits targets at a speed of 2.5 to 3 km per second. Putin warned Western countries that Moscow could attack military bases of any country that helps Ukraine.
Russia launched a deadly missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday morning. Ukrainian President Zelensky claimed that Russia had launched the attack with an intercontinental missile (ICBM). However, US officials yesterday rejected Zelensky’s claim.
Putin said – Western countries are escalating the war in Ukraine
The Russian President said that the war in Ukraine is now turning into a global conflict. Putin said that Western countries are exacerbating the crisis by allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles on Russian soil.
Putin said that if Russia uses hypersonic weapons, it will warn people there to evacuate safely before the attack. He said that American air defense systems will never be able to stop Russian missiles.
Putin also said that Ukraine receiving weapons from Western countries would not have any impact on the outcome of the war.
What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war in 4 days?
Biden allowed Ukraine to use long-range missiles.
US President Biden has allowed Ukraine to use long-range missiles – the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). The US had given these weapons to Ukraine in October 2023, but it had permission to use them only on its own soil.
Norway, Finland and Denmark told their citizens to prepare for war
Russia-Ukraine’s neighboring countries Norway, Finland and Denmark have declared an alert for their citizens. These countries distributed pamphlets to their citizens warning them about the war. Apart from this, they were asked to keep stocks of essential goods and prepare their soldiers for war.
Russia-Ukraine’s neighboring countries Norway, Finland and Denmark have declared an alert for their citizens. These countries distributed pamphlets to their citizens warning them about the war. Apart from this, they were asked to keep stocks of essential goods and prepare their soldiers for war.
Ukraine rains ATACMS on Russia
With the Biden government’s approval, Ukraine fired six long-range ATACMS missiles, supplied by the US, into Russia’s Bryansk region for the first time. Russia claimed to have shot down five missiles.
Putin changed the rules regarding nuclear weapons
Putin approved the decision to allow the use of nuclear weapons. According to the new rule, if a country that does not have nuclear weapons attacks Russia with the support of a nuclear-powered country, it will be considered a declaration of war against Russia. In such a situation, Moscow can use nuclear weapons.
Ukraine was attacked with a British Shadow cruise missile
Ukraine attacked Russia’s Kursk region with British ‘Storm Shadow’ cruise missiles. Britain had given these weapons to Ukraine a year ago. After the attack, Russia said it had destroyed two British missiles.
America approved the provision of landmines to Ukraine
To prevent the Russian military buildup in eastern Ukraine, US President Biden decided to provide anti-personnel land mines to Ukraine. The US had asked Ukraine to use these land mines only within Ukraine’s borders.
Four countries close embassies in Kiev
The US closed its embassy in Kiev for a day after receiving intelligence that Russia was attacking Ukraine. Italy, Greece and Spain have since followed suit.
Russia conducted missile tests on Ukraine
Russia tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Ukraine. The missile is called ‘Oreshnik’. Its speed is 2.5 to 3 km per second. President Putin warned of an attack on Western countries supplying weapons to Ukraine.