Russia warns of retaliation after the Crimean attack with American weapons: – There will be consequences

– Washington must be asked why US representatives are killing civilians in Crimea. Dmitry Peskov says that the fact that the United States is involved in battles that result in Russian deaths cannot avoid the consequences. Moscow Times.

The Russian threat came a few hours after Ukrainian forces attacked Russian military installations. Many targets must have been hit.

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During the attack, Ukraine used ATACMS missiles, which proved very effective at distances of up to 300 kilometers. Before the missiles reach their targets, they fly at very high altitudes, before hitting the ground at such a high speed that Russian air defenses do not have time to react.

They used cluster bombs manufactured in the United States of America

according to Sky News A number of Russians were killed and at least 150 others were injured during Sunday's attack on the occupied city of Sevastopol in Crimea.

– The Kiev regime attacked Sevastopol in the middle of the summer holidays on a hot day when people were resting on the beach. State Governor Mikhail Razvozjayev said, according to the Russian news agency, that they used cluster bombs manufactured in the United States. palm.

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State of emergency in Sevastopol

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described the attack as “barbaric” and held Russia and the United States responsible. A state of emergency was reportedly declared in Sevastopol after the attack.

At the same time, Peskov announced that Russia would now reevaluate its nuclear doctrine as a result of the attack with American-made weapons. daily Mail.

The United States previously allowed Ukraine to use American weapons systems on occupied territories and inside Russian territory if attacks came from there.

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The United States responds: – Ridiculous allegations

A US State Department spokesman described Peskov's statements as “ridiculous.”

– I do not have an assessment of the basic attack, including who was responsible for it. But you've seen Russia make ridiculous claims before. You may remember, after the terrorist attack in Moscow in March, they blamed the United States despite the fact that the United States had warned them of the attack, says their spokesman Matthew Miller. Reuters.

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– The Russians faced enormous problems

The American-made long-range ATACMS weapon can reach targets at a distance of 300 kilometers. (Photo: South Korean Ministry of Defense)

says military analyst at the Danish Defense Academy, Anders Bock Nielsen Danish TV Western arms shipments are now putting increasing pressure on Russian occupation forces.

The Russians have had enormous problems with American missiles, which are mainly used to attack their air defense systems. The expert says that the matter is currently happening at such a pace that air defense systems in Crimea are being destroyed as quickly as they are installed.

Russia has occupied the Crimean peninsula since 2014. A series of air and sea attacks have increased pressure on Russian forces. Nearly a third of the Black Sea Fleet is scheduled to be grounded.