Overnight aerial assaults originating from Ukrainian drones have targeted locations deep inside Russia, reaching as far as Tatarstan, approximately 1,000 kilometres away from Ukraine’s border with its eastern neighbour. The attacks prompted airports in the region to implement flight restrictions as a precautionary safety measure.
Reports indicate that the drone strikes also inflicted damage on an oil facility situated in Port Kavkaz, located within the Krasnodar region of Russia.
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In a delicate balancing act aimed at supporting Ukraine’s defense while avoiding escalating tensions, President Biden has granted Ukraine permission to utilize U.S-supplied weapons to retaliate against Russian aggression. However, there are significant limitations to this authorization.
Under the new directive, Ukraine is permitted to target Russian forces that are actively engaging or preparing to engage in hostilities in the Kharkiv region. This includes the ability to strike missile launch sites in Russia that pose a threat to Kharkiv or target troops assembling on the Russian side of the border.
It’s a nuanced approach, as U.S officials emphasize that the policy remains steadfast in prohibiting the use of Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) or conducting long-range strikes within Russian territory. This distinction underscores the administration’s efforts to support Ukraine’s defense without escalating the conflict to a broader scale.
The move comes amidst heightened tensions between Ukraine and Russia, with ongoing clashes in the Kharkiv region raising concerns of further escalation. President Biden’s decision reflects a calculated effort to bolster Ukraine’s defensive capabilities while carefully managing the risk of provoking a larger confrontation.
