Weapons supplied by the West
Ukrainian forces announced today that they have successfully hit a Russian S-300 missile system inside Russian territory. This fact has been possible thanks to the use of weapons supplied by Western countries. Ukrainian government minister Iryna Vereshchuk posted the news on Facebook, accompanied by an image purportedly showing the attack. This development occurs a few days after the President of the United States, Joe Biden, authorized Ukraine to carry out limited attacks with North American weapons on Russian territory near Kharkiv. Several European countries have also removed restrictions on the use of weapons, allowing Ukraine greater support in its defense against the Russian invasion. However, it is unknown whether the weapons used in this particular attack have been supplied by the United States.
Reactions and opinions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has praised Biden’s decision to allow attacks on Russian territory as a step forward in the defense of the Kharkiv region. However, some analysts question whether these new freedoms will significantly strengthen Ukraine’s ability to repel the Russian invasion. Germany, France, the United Kingdom and other countries have also granted Ukraine permission to use weapons on Russian territory, with the aim of helping defend against Russian advances in the border region. However, Italy, Belgium and Spain have imposed restrictions on the use of weapons supplied by them, limiting their use only within Ukraine’s borders.
Conclusion
The successful impact of a Russian missile system on Russian territory by Ukrainian forces has been made possible thanks to the use of weapons supplied by Western countries. This action has been supported by several European countries and the United States, while other countries have imposed restrictions on the use of their weapons. Although this move has been praised by some, there are questions about whether it will significantly strengthen Ukraine’s ability to repel the Russian invasion. The situation in the border region between Ukraine and Russia remains tense and constantly evolving.