Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning to the West on Thursday as his forces targeted the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro with a new missile. The missile, known as Oreshnik, is a conventional intermediate-range missile that Putin claims was a response to Ukraine’s use of US and UK-supplied long-range weaponry against targets inside Russia.
In his address, Putin warned that Russia could potentially attack military facilities of countries that allowed their weapons to be used in such a manner. The United States and the United Kingdom recently authorized the use of US ATACMS and UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles, marking a significant change in policy.
Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have been escalating in recent weeks, with both sides accusing each other of aggression. Putin’s warning and the use of the new missile further highlight the volatile situation in the region, with the potential for further escalation and conflict.
The use of advanced weaponry and the threat of retaliatory attacks have raised concerns about the possibility of a wider conflict involving other countries. The international community will be closely monitoring the situation as it continues to unfold.
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