BREAKING: Russia Responds to Ukraine’s U.S.-Made Long-Range Missiles – Video Shows “Armageddon-Like” Retaliation
In a chilling escalation of the Ukraine conflict, Russia has reportedly launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) targeting Dnipro city in central-eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian officials, sharing the alarming news on Thursday, described the missile strike as catastrophic, with captured footage depicting scenes reminiscent of Armageddon.
Ukraine’s air force confirmed that the missile was launched from Russia’s Astrakhan region, near the Caspian Sea. Though the exact type of ICBM has not been disclosed, the strike marks a grim turning point, being the first of its kind used by Moscow in the ongoing war. The attack underscores Russia’s growing aggression after Ukraine’s recent deployment of U.S.-made long-range missiles in strikes on Russian territory.
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The Russian Defense Ministry added fuel to the fire, claiming its air defenses intercepted two British-made Storm Shadow missiles, six HIMARS rockets, and 67 drones in separate engagements. However, they did not specify the locations or timing of these interceptions.
This escalation follows President Biden’s controversial decision to allow Ukraine to fire U.S.-supplied missiles into Russia, a move that has prompted fierce warnings from the Kremlin. Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly cautioned NATO allies that permitting strikes on Russian soil could trigger a broader conflict, with Moscow asserting that such actions blur the line between conventional and nuclear war.
The ominous backdrop of these events is Russia’s updated military doctrine, which permits nuclear retaliation even in response to a conventional attack supported by a nuclear power. The global community is watching closely as tensions rise, with fears that this conflict could spiral into an unprecedented crisis.
The scenes in Dnipro are a stark reminder of the stakes, as the region braces for potential further retaliation in this increasingly volatile war. Video evidence of the strikes underscores the devastating reality unfolding on the ground.
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breaking minsk agreement and overthrowing ukraine in a cia coup has consequences.
Oh well, the kraine is reaping what they have sown. They fired missiles into Russia, Russia fired back. FAFO seems apt in this case. Like to see Russia take hitlery cliton’s advice and put a drone up zelensky’s butt.
I’m not sure what I’m looking at here, regardless of how it’s being described. I count 6 inbound missiles, illuminating low cloud covers as they reach their targets. You don’t even see the explosions of impact. How is this “Armageddon-like?”
I think there are people out there salivating over the prospect of a nuclear war. I think they really want to see it happen in their lifetime, regardless of the devastation, chaos and anarchy that will follow. I sure hope these types have prepped.
Understand that Russia could end the war in Ukraine before breakfast tomorrow. It’s one thing to poke the bear, it’s another thing to swing at him with a bat. In my opinion, this is a bad idea for everyone involved.