In a significant escalation of the conflict, a Ukrainian missile attack on Sevastopol in the annexed Crimean peninsula has left at least five people dead and over 100 injured. Among the casualties were children, with several reportedly in critical condition. Russian authorities have blamed the attack on US-supplied ATACMS missiles, claiming that four of the five missiles were intercepted, while the fifth exploded above the city causing widespread damage and casualties. The Pentagon has acknowledged the incident but has not provided comments. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for increased support from allies, including modern air defense systems. In response to the attack, Russia has declared a day of mourning and has stated that such events will not go unanswered, holding both the US and Ukraine responsible for the civilian deaths. The attack has raised concerns in Washington about Ukraine’s use of American weapons and the potential for further escalation of the war.
Key points
- Ukrainian missile strike on Sevastopol, Crimea, results in at least five deaths and over 100 injuries, including children.
- Russian authorities accuse US of supplying ATACMS missiles used in the attack.
- Pentagon acknowledges reports but declines to comment; Russia declares day of mourning.
- Russian Defense Ministry threatens that the attack will not go unanswered, blames US and Ukraine.
Contradictions👾There are discrepancies in the reported number of casualties, with some sources reporting five deaths and others four, and injury numbers ranging from over 100 to 151.
