Ukrainian aviation strikes target on Russian territory first time
Ukrainian aviation strikes target on Russian territory first time (photo: ukroboronprom.com.ua)
Ukrainian military aviation strikes a target in Russia for the first time. The strike took place near Belgorod, reports Sky News.
A Ukrainian military source told Sky News that on Sunday, an aircraft hit a Russian command center near Belgorod. Sky News does not know what exactly was used in the strike or whether it was a Western weapon.
"Although damage assessment is still ongoing, it is confirmed that it was a direct hit. This is the first time the Ukrainian Armed Forces have fired an air-launched munition at a target in Russia,” a Sky News source said.
Ukraine is allowed to use Western weapons against Russia
The United States and a number of NATO countries have recently authorized Ukraine to use the transferred Western weapons to strike military targets in Russia. However, the US authorization included certain restrictions - strikes can only be carried out in border areas.
The US also did not authorize strikes with US ATACMS missiles. In addition, US President Joe Biden stated that he would not allow Ukraine to use American weapons against Moscow or the Kremlin.
At the same time, NATO's top military officer, Rob Bauer, emphasized that Ukraine should not have any restrictions on the use of Western weapons in the war with Russia.
