Wed Nov 20 00:22:54 UTC 2024: **Ukraine Launches ATACMS Missiles into Russia, Prompting Putin’s Nuclear Authorization**
KYIV, Ukraine – In a major escalation of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, Ukraine has reportedly launched American-supplied Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) into Russia. Sources citing Bloomberg News claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded by authorizing the use of nuclear weapons.
The attack comes over two years after Russia’s initial invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Ukraine, facing significant military losses and dwindling soldier numbers, had previously requested permission from the United States to utilize the long-range ATACMS missiles. The authorization was granted by outgoing US President Joe Biden, marking a shift in US strategy.
This development follows a period of significant military setbacks for Ukraine and coincides with the recent transition of power in the United States, with Donald Trump succeeding Joe Biden as President. The use of ATACMS missiles within Russian territory represents a dramatic escalation of the conflict, which is already the largest and deadliest in Europe since World War II. The potential consequences of this action and Putin’s reported nuclear authorization remain deeply concerning.
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