In the last 24 hours many Russian missiles have been fired again against Ukraine. “A flurry, last night and this morning. Not just in Kiev, but in cities across the country,” Hammelburg says. “The attacks were very precise and once again targeted at utilities. it’s gone. That’s a lot.’ Civilian targets were also hit.
Furious Russians
According to Hammelburg, the rocket rain is a possible consequence of a possible US decision to send Patriot anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine. “It’s still a guess, but I bet on it. The Russians have previously said the fence will be removed if American patriots are installed. The Russians are really furious about this. Then this will be a direct war between Russia and NATO.’
Incidentally, it will be a while before the Patriots are up and running. “It takes about eighty people to use those systems, and they still need to be trained. That will happen in Germany, but it will definitely be until spring before these things are there.’
Russian revenge
The barrage of missiles therefore seems to be a warning to the West. “After Biden decided to help Ukraine directly with the patriots after much consideration, Russia launches this hail of rockets in revenge to show how much she can shoot in a day.”
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