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Russia Vows Retaliation After Shooting Down US-Made Missiles Fired by Ukraine

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
January 4, 2025
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Russia Vows Retaliation After Shooting Down US-Made Missiles Fired by Ukraine
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Russia has pledged a strong response after its air defenses intercepted eight US-made ATACMS missiles fired by Ukraine on Saturday morning. These long-range missiles, capable of striking targets up to 300 kilometers (186 miles) away, represent a significant escalation in the conflict, one Moscow had previously warned against. In addition to the missiles, Russia’s Ministry of Defense reported that 72 aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were also destroyed.

“These actions by the Kyiv regime, supported by Western curators, will be met with retaliation,” the ministry stated. The intercepted drones included several destroyed in the Leningrad region in the northwest and one in Kursk, a location previously targeted by Ukraine in a surprise attack last summer.

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  • Escalation of Tensions with Long-Range Weapons
  • Record Drone Attacks and Counterattacks
  • Shifting Frontlines in Eastern Ukraine
  • Uncertain Support from the US
  • A Conflict Far from Resolution

Escalation of Tensions with Long-Range Weapons

The decision to supply Ukraine with ATACMS missiles was approved by outgoing US President Joe Biden in November 2024, citing Russia’s deployment of North Korean troops as justification. The move, however, has intensified Moscow’s rhetoric. Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to counter Ukrainian strikes with Russia’s latest nuclear-capable ballistic missile, “Oreshnik.” Last month, Putin suggested the missile could be tested on Kyiv to evaluate the effectiveness of Western-supplied air defense systems.

The missile’s first and only known deployment targeted Ukraine’s Dnipro region on November 21. Meanwhile, drone activity has caused disruptions in Russia, including temporary flight restrictions at an airport in St. Petersburg.

Record Drone Attacks and Counterattacks

On January 4, Leningrad Governor Aleksandr Drozdenko described the day as “record-breaking” for the number of drones intercepted, with four shot down over his region. Ukrainian security official Andrii Kovalenko confirmed that a seaport in Leningrad had been targeted, labeling it an “instrument of economic and military survival for Russia in isolation.”

Ukraine’s drone campaign comes as Russia continues its own aerial strikes. Overnight on Friday into Saturday, Moscow launched 81 drones at Ukraine, including Iranian-made Shahed drones. According to Ukraine’s Air Force Command, 34 of these were intercepted, though damage was reported in the Chernihiv and Sumy regions.

Shifting Frontlines in Eastern Ukraine

As the conflict enters its third year, Ukraine faces increasing challenges on the battlefield. Russia’s defense ministry announced on Saturday that its forces had seized control of Nadiya, a village in Ukraine’s eastern Luhansk region. In Donetsk, the strategic hub of Pokrovsk is under mounting pressure as Ukrainian forces lose ground to Russian advances in the south and east.

Uncertain Support from the US

Adding to Ukraine’s concerns is the upcoming change in US leadership. President-elect Donald Trump has signaled a desire to end the conflict, raising fears in Kyiv about potential reductions in military aid. Ukraine’s reliance on US support has been pivotal in its defense efforts, and any shift in policy could significantly alter the dynamics of the war.

A Conflict Far from Resolution

The escalation marked by Ukraine’s use of ATACMS missiles and Russia’s intensified drone strikes exposes the deepening complexity of the conflict. As both sides ramp up their military efforts, the prospect of a peaceful resolution seems increasingly remote. For now, the war continues to devastate regions in both Ukraine and Russia, with far-reaching implications for global stability.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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