Ukraine deployed a HIMARS to potentially hit a Russian air defense system, sparking a field fire in Belgorod. Putin warned of 'fatal consequences' for this action. Russian sources will likely continue to label any successful strike in Belgorod Oblast as a HIMARS strike.
Russian official issued threats of utilizing tactical nuclear weapons inside Ukraine in response to US weaponry being utilized in Russia. Western military instructors in Ukraine were cautioned about potential attacks without 'immunity'.
The use of HIMARS by Ukraine signifies a significant development with long-awaited US permission for cross-border strikes. The attack footage supposedly depicts a Russian S-300/S-400 system attacking Kharkiv, further escalating tensions.
Institute for the Study of War reported destroyed Russian air defense system parts near Belgorod after the HIMARS strike. Russian officials and military figures have strongly cautioned against further escalation with US weapons on Russian territory.
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