Putin claims Russia will warn Ukrainians before using medium-range missiles in future
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has stated that in the future, Ukrainian civilians would supposedly be warned about the use of Oreshnik medium-range missiles, one of which struck a facility in Dnipro on the night of 20-21 November.
Source: an address by Putin on 21 November
Details: Putin claimed that Russia may continue using Oreshnik missiles and, if necessary, will "select targets on Ukrainian territory" while "publicly advising civilians and urging citizens of friendly countries in Ukraine to leave hazardous areas in advance".
The Kremlin leader stated that the Russians would make such warnings openly and without fear, claiming that there are no countermeasures against this weapon.
Background:
- Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russia used an ICBM during the morning missile attack on Dnipro on 21 November.
- Putin claims that Russia used an Oreshnik non-nuclear hypersonic ballistic missile to strike a defence industry facility in Dnipro.
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