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British missile Storm Shadow Cruise which is jointly developed by UK and France.
Ukraine is claiming to have attacked Russia with a British missile. According to Reuters, on Wednesday, Ukraine attacked Russia for the first time with the British missile Storm Shadow Cruise. A Russian soldier claimed online that at least 12 missiles were fired into the Kursk area.
Earlier on Tuesday, Ukraine attacked Russia with an American long-range ATACMS ballistic missile. Since then there were speculations that Ukraine could also use British missiles.
Earlier, Russia had said that if weapons of NATO countries are used on its soil, it would be considered the beginning of the Third World War.
Ukraine fired American missiles at Russia for the first time
Russia claimed on Tuesday that for the first time Ukraine had fired long-range missiles received from America into its territory. According to the New York Times report, Russia's Defense Ministry said that Ukraine fired six long-range Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles in the Bryansk area on Tuesday morning.
Russia said that they had shot down 5 missiles. According to the report, Ukrainian and American officials have also confirmed the use of ATACMS on Russia. After this, the American Embassy in Kiev was closed on Wednesday. Later the American talked about opening it on Thursday.
What is the difference between cruise and ballistic missile?
What is the difference between cruise and ballistic missiles? America has given ballistic missiles to Ukraine and Britain has given cruise missiles. The work of these two missiles is different.
cruise missile
- Cruise missile is a type of self-guided missile. They fly very close to the ground. This missile makes its own path, hence it is called cruise missile.
- They fly within the earth's atmosphere with the help of jet engine technology. Their speed is very fast.
- Due to flying at low altitude it is not caught by radar. These can be fired from anywhere, land, air, submarine and warship.
- Cruise missiles can be divided into subsonic, supersonic and hypersonic cruise missiles according to their capability. For example, India's BrahMos is a supersonic missile and BrahMos 2 is a hypersonic missile.
- Cruise missiles are smaller in size than ballistic missiles and carry lighter bombs. Cruise missiles are used for both conventional and nuclear bombs.
ballistic missile
- After being launched, this missile goes up rapidly and then comes down rapidly due to gravity and hits its target.
- Ballistic missiles are launched from a large ship or a special place with resources. India has ballistic missiles named Prithvi, Agni and Dhanush.
- Ballistic missiles are larger in size than cruise missiles. These missiles can carry much heavier bombs than cruise missiles.
- After being launched, the ballistic missile travels in a crescent-shaped path in the air. As soon as they lose contact with the rocket, the bomb in it falls to the ground due to gravity.
- Ballistic missiles are typically used to carry nuclear warheads, although they can also carry conventional warheads.
America will give land mines to Ukraine, approved 2 dangerous weapons in 3 days
US President Joe Biden has agreed to provide anti-personal land mines to Ukraine. According to BBC report, a US Defense Department official has confirmed this. He said that such mines will soon be handed over to Ukraine.
The official said that America has asked Ukraine to use these mines within the Ukrainian border only. According to the report, the Russian army is increasing rapidly in the eastern region of Ukraine. To stop this, America has decided to give these weapons to Ukraine.
3 countries adjacent to Russia-Ukraine issued alert for their citizens
After increasing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, 3 Nordic countries have issued a war alert. Norway, Finland and Denmark have instructed their citizens to stock up on essential goods and to prepare their soldiers for war.
Actually, the borders of these countries are adjacent to Russia and Ukraine. In the event of a nuclear attack on Ukraine, these countries may be affected. Norway has distributed pamphlets warning its citizens about war.
Sweden has also sent pamphlets to more than 52 lakh of its citizens. He has given instructions to keep iodine tablets used to protect against radiation during nuclear war.
This leaflet is being distributed in Sweden from Monday. It is written on the leaflet – 'In case of war'. In this, people have been asked to be prepared to avoid war.
Russia said- America is trying to drag out the Ukraine war
After Trump's re-election as President in America, the Biden government is taking new decisions related to helping Ukraine. On Monday, Biden authorized Ukraine to attack Russia with ATACMS missiles. After this, Ukraine fired missiles at Russia on Tuesday.
Regarding the news related to giving land mines, Russia said that the Biden administration is making every possible effort to prolong the Ukraine war. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said- You look at some of the decisions taken recently. It seems clear that they want to do anything to prolong the war.
Putin changed the rules related to nuclear weapons
Just hours before Ukraine's attack on Russia, President Vladimir Putin approved a decision allowing the use of nuclear weapons.
According to the new rule, if a country which does not have nuclear weapons attacks Russia with the support of a country with nuclear power, then it will be considered a declaration of war against Russia. In such a situation, Moscow can use nuclear weapons.
