Ukraine Fires Deadly US-Made Ballistic Missiles at Russia, Putin's Minister Says 'New Phase of War'

Russia has declared that war with Ukraine has entered a “new phase” after a missile attack on its territory. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov me this statement during G20 meeting in Brazil, where he also accused US of escalating conflict.  

Ukraine Strike Marks ‘New Phase of War, Says Russia

Lavrov referred to missile strike in Bryansk, a region near Ukraine’s border, as a turning point in war. “If long-range missiles are used from territory of Ukraine against Russian territory, it will mean that y are controlled by American military experts, and we will view that as a qualitatively new phase of Western war against Russia and respond accordingly,” Lavrov said. However, he did not explain what Russia’s response would involve.  

What Happened in Bryansk?  

According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, Ukraine fired six US-me ATACMS missiles early on Tuesday at a military facility in Bryansk region. Russia claimed that its air defense systems intercepted five missiles, but one caused some damage. Ukraine, on or hand, said attack hit a Russian ammunition depot, suggesting it was a successful operation.  

use of se US-me long-range missiles marks a significant development. missiles allow Ukraine to strike deeper into Russian territory, something Russia has strongly opposed.  

Russia’s Nuclear Doctrine  

Lavrov also spoke about Russia’s nuclear doctrine, which was updated in September. President Vlimir Putin h earlier announced changes to this policy. updated doctrine allows Russia to use nuclear weapons in response to a conventional attack on its territory. However, policy is written in a way that does not commit Russia to taking any specific action, leaving decisions open-ended.  

Putin has repeatedly warned that supplying Ukraine with long-range weapons, like those provided by US, is a dangerous step. He stated that it could be seen as NATO directly entering war against Russia. Lavrov also mentioned se concerns, saying involvement of Western countries, particularly US, shows that Ukraine’s military actions are being guided by foreign powers.  

US Decision to Allow Deeper Strikes  

missile attack came just days after US President Joe Biden allowed Ukraine to use American-me long-range weapons in war. This policy change permits Ukraine to strike deeper into Russian territory, which could escalate conflict furr.  

US decision is seen as a response to ongoing reports of North Korean troops being deployed in Russia’s Kursk region. North Korean forces are believed to be helping Russia defend against Ukrainian attacks.