Russia Escalates Conflict with Ukraine by Launching Ballistic Missile
In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed that Russia launched a new medium-range ballistic missile, purportedly named “Oreshnik,” at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on November 21, 2024. The attack was described by Putin as a direct response to Ukraine’s recent use of American and British long-range missiles that targeted Russian territory.
While Ukraine’s military initially accused Russia of deploying an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), US officials clarified that the weapon used was an experimental intermediate-range missile. This missile is designed based on the RS-26 Rubezh ICBM and is capable of carrying multiple warheads, known as Multiple Independently-targetable Reentry Vehicles (MIRVs). These characteristics raise substantial concerns about its implications for regional security.
Putin defended the attack by stating that Russia reserves the right to strike military locations in countries whose weapons are used against it. This strike follows a week of heightened tensions where Ukraine successfully struck military installations in Russia using long-range US-supplied ATACMS missiles, prompting Russian officials to signal that such actions would lead to “decisive” retaliation.
Concerns have been amplified not only due to the missile’s design but also the timing of this escalation, coinciding with the relaxation of restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Western military support. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the missile strike, labelling it a “severe escalation” and a blatant violation of international law, while Ukrainian officials claim to retain the right under international law to target military facilities within Russia.
As the conflict intensifies with both sides exchanging fire and threats, NATO has pledged continued support for Ukraine, dismissing the missile development as ineffective against its resolve to assist its ally. Meanwhile, international reactions are focused on addressing the potential implications of Moscow’s military advancements amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region.
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