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Ukraine fires US missiles, Moscow sees red and destroys eight of them


Published on 2025-01-06 05:00:43 - MSN
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  • On January 4, the Russian armed forces claimed to have intercepted eight American ATACMS (Army TACtical Missile System) missiles fired by Kiev. The Ukrainians targeted Russian territory with American weapons,

The article discusses the escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia, focusing on a recent incident where Ukraine fired U.S.-provided ATACMS missiles at Russian targets. In response, Russia's air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed eight of these missiles. This event has heightened the conflict, with Moscow expressing strong disapproval, viewing the use of these advanced Western-supplied weapons as a direct provocation. The article also touches on the broader implications of this military engagement, including the potential for increased NATO involvement and the ongoing debate over the supply of such sophisticated weaponry to Ukraine, which could further inflame the situation.

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