Russia Strikes Drone & Missile Manufacturing Plant in Ukraine
In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the Russian military has launched a targeted strike on a drone and missile production plant in Ukraine’s capital city, Kyiv. The attack, which was confirmed by the Russian Defence Ministry on Saturday, also hit a radar centre and a US-made Patriot air defence system.
According to reports, the strike was a direct response to Ukraine’s drone attack on Moscow, which occurred earlier in the week. The Russian Foreign Ministry claimed that the attack on Kyiv was intended to disrupt Ukraine’s military capabilities and prevent further aggression.
The Russian Defence Ministry released a statement saying that the strike was carried out using precision-guided munitions and was designed to target the drone and missile production plant, which is located in the Obolon district of Kyiv. The plant is believed to be a key facility for Ukraine’s military, producing a range of weapons including drones, missiles, and other munitions.
In addition to the plant, the strike also hit a radar centre and a US-made Patriot air defence system, which is used by Ukraine’s military to defend against aerial attacks. The Russian Defence Ministry claimed that the radar centre was used to coordinate Ukraine’s missile attacks on Russian territory, and that the Patriot system was being used to defend against Russian airstrikes.
The attack on Kyiv is a significant escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has been ongoing for several years. The conflict began in 2014, when Ukraine’s pro-Russian president was ousted in a popular uprising, and has since seen multiple outbreaks of violence and heavy fighting between Ukrainian government forces and Russian-backed separatists.
In recent months, the conflict has intensified, with both sides exchanging accusations of aggression and violence. The situation has been further complicated by the involvement of international powers, including the United States and NATO, which have provided military aid and support to Ukraine.
The Russian Foreign Ministry claimed that the attack on Kyiv was intended to send a message to Ukraine’s military and government, and to prevent further aggression. “The Russian Defence Ministry has taken measures to neutralize the threat posed by Ukraine’s military to Russia’s national security,” the ministry said in a statement.
The attack on Kyiv comes just days after Ukraine’s drone attack on Moscow, which killed one person and injured around 20 others. The Russian Foreign Ministry has accused Ukraine of perpetuating a “policy of aggression” and has called on the international community to take action to prevent further violence.
The situation on the ground in Ukraine remains fluid and unpredictable, with both sides exchanging fire and accusing each other of aggression. The international community is closely watching the situation, and has called for restraint and a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
In the meantime, the people of Ukraine and Russia remain caught in the crossfire, with the conflict causing widespread suffering and displacement. The attack on Kyiv is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of war, and the need for diplomacy and dialogue to resolve the conflict peacefully.
Source: https://www.rt.com/russia/618089-mod-strike-kiev-weapons/
