June 4th 2024.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to the West following the release of footage showing Ukrainian soldiers using Western-made weapons for the first time. The Ukrainian army reportedly targeted and successfully destroyed a Russian S-300 or S-400 air defense system using a US-supplied High Mobility Artillery Rocket System. A video taken by a soldier captured the moment a massive fire erupted in a field near the Ukrainian border, where the Russian weapons were located.
These weapons systems were previously used by Russia to launch destructive missile strikes on Ukrainian cities and to neutralize any aerial threats. Russian military blogger Evgeniy Poddubny expressed concern over the use of Western-made weapons against their own territory, stating, "The enemy has begun using Western-made weapon systems to attack 'old' Russian territory."
In response to this development, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov warned against the ongoing use of Western weapons, emphasizing the potential fatal consequences. "I would like to caution American leaders against any miscalculations that could have dire consequences. For some reason, they seem to underestimate the gravity of the response they may face," Ryabkov stated, as reported by state news agency RIA.
The video footage shows the first known use of US-supplied HIMARS missiles by Ukraine, targeting a key military target inside Russia. Just last week, President Putin warned NATO countries against playing with fire and risking a deeper global conflict. Ryabkov also urged these countries to take heed of Putin's words and to refrain from treating this situation lightly.
The Ukrainian military has claimed that Putin's army has suffered 1,370 casualties in the past 24 hours alone. The UK's Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Russia has lost 1,200 troops per day in May, amounting to over half a million casualties since the start of the invasion in March 2022. Quoting ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, the UK's MOD wrote, "When you want success as badly as you want the air, then you will get it. There is no other secret to success."
Meanwhile, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin has emphasized that Russia is trying to avoid direct conflict with the West because of the overwhelming strength of the NATO alliance. Despite the current situation being "a bit more dangerous," Radakin assures that NATO still has a significant advantage over Russia and that the country is "failing" in Ukraine.
The use of robots equipped with machine guns in battle alongside soldiers against Russia's army may seem like something out of a sci-fi movie. However, these robots have been deployed since January 2024 and are set to revolutionize modern warfare. They will provide essential support to soldiers, from logistical assistance to battlefield reconnaissance and even self-sacrifice in the most perilous missions. This marks the beginning of a new era in warfare.
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