May 3rd 2024.
In the latest news, it has been reported that Ukraine has dealt a severe blow to Russian forces. In a daring move, they launched a ballistic missile strike that killed more than 100 troops belonging to Russian president Vladimir Putin. The strike, which took place in occupied Luhansk, was captured by a drone flying high above the ground. The footage shows multiple explosions hitting a military training ground, located about 48 miles behind the frontlines.
Experts believe that the attack was carried out using an ATACMS tactical ballistic missile, a weapon known for its ability to shower clusters of bombs on targets up to 190 miles away. The impact of the attack was devastating, wiping out more than 100 Russian troops in just 95 seconds. Aerial imagery taken before the strike shows the troops standing next to trees, dirt tracks, and an open field. The footage also reveals a second area that was hit, followed by a third strike over a nearby forest.
According to the Institute for the Study of War, the attack was likely carried out using four ATACMS missiles. However, one of them may have been a dud, as community-based platform GeoConfirmed reported. The platform is known for verifying pictures and videos from conflicts. The Institute stated that geolocation footage suggests that the strike targeted a Russian training ground southwest of Mozhnyakovka, resulting in the death of 116 Russian troops.
The US had secretly sent long-range ballistic missiles, called ATACMS, to Ukraine before Congress approved a £49 billion aid package for the country. This makes it the largest single loss for Russia in months. It should be noted that Putin's forces have occupied parts of eastern Ukraine since 2014, operating as a puppet regime until they annexed the region in 2022. This was followed by a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which saw them capturing the rest of the region.
Despite pushing Russian forces out of much of the neighboring Kharkiv province in their autumn 2022 counteroffensive, Ukraine is now on the defensive. The country has had to ration ammunition as leaders in Europe and the US continue to debate on providing military aid. This has allowed Russia to make advances in several areas, including the town of Chasiv Yar and the regions of Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Ocheretyne.
In April, the US Congress finally approved a £49 billion aid package for Ukraine after months of debate. President Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude, stating that it would save thousands of lives. However, it was later revealed that President Biden had already secretly approved the delivery of long-range ATACMS in early March. The aid package, worth £241 million, also included a "significant" number of missiles. Since their arrival last month, these missiles have been used to target a Russian military airfield in Crimea and Russian forces in another occupied area.
In another blow to Putin, Ukrainian drones were able to destroy a Buk anti-aircraft system armed with six missiles near Sumy in northeastern Ukraine. The mobile missile system was hidden near trees on the edge of a field and was spotted by Ukrainian special forces, who released a video of the attack on Thursday. However, Ukraine also suffered attacks from Russia, with footage showing an IRIS-T medium-range infrared homing ground-to-air system being hit by two Russian Kh-35 missiles. According to Moscow's defense minister, they also destroyed two US-made HIMARS missile complexes as they were being transported by road.
For the latest news updates, follow Metro on all social media platforms. You can also join our community on Whatsapp to receive breaking news and juicy stories. The US officials have not disclosed the exact number of missiles that were shipped over to Ukraine, but their impact on the battlefield has been significant. It is clear that these missiles have played a crucial role in Ukraine's recent victories against Russian forces.
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