Ukraine may have crossed Putin's nuclear red line - Newsweek
Kyiv • UNN
Ukrainian drone attacks on a Russian radar station that is part of a missile early warning system may have crossed one of Moscow's "red lines" regarding the potential use of nuclear weapons.
Drone attacks on a Russian radar station may have crossed one of moscow's red lines for the potential use of nuclear weapons. This is according to Newsweek, reports UNN.
Details
Ukrainian drones reportedly attacked the 590th separate radio-technical center in the town of Kovylkino in the morning of Wednesday and on April 11. Kovylkino is located in the Republic of Mordovia, about 360 miles from the border with Ukraine.
The facility houses the 29B6 Container over-the-horizon radar station, which is part of Russia's reconnaissance and early warning network for aerospace attacks, including those involving ballistic missiles.
Sources say the results of Wednesday's attack are still being determined. Ukrainian media reports said a command post building was damaged in the April 11 attack, while Russian authorities said two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were shot down.
Newsweek contacted the Russian defense ministry and the Kremlin via email asking for comment.
If the Container radar system had been affected, the attacks could have met one of the "conditions determining the possibility of the Russian Federation using nuclear weapons," as stipulated in the 2020 presidential decree, the publication notes.
These include "receiving reliable information about the launch of ballistic missiles attacking the territory of the Russian Federation and (or) its allies," as well as "the use by the enemy of nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass destruction on the territories of the Russian Federation."
Other criteria include "the impact of the enemy on critical state or military facilities of the Russian Federation, the failure of which would disrupt the response of nuclear forces" and "aggression against the Russian Federation using conventional weapons when the very existence of the state is threatened".
Newsweek adds that the threat of nuclear escalation - be it nuclear weapons or a disaster at one of the many civilian nuclear power plants in the war zone - has loomed over Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine since it began in February 2022.
The Association of International Road Carriers says that TCC employees have done everything possible to make drivers afraid to go on trips
Advisor to the Head of Kyiv RMA comments on accusations of working for a "Russian" company
NABU plans to seize land of ATO participants - Rada calls it immoral
Tax Service major fell victim to oligarchic game - human rights activist about the case against acting deputy head of the State Tax Service Sokur
Updating military registration data through Administrative Service Centers: are ASCs ready
Current electricity restrictions may last until August - Prime Minister's advisor
Lost Profit of Ukrainian Enterprises from Russian Aggression: Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise explained how the evidence base for compensation is being formed
Attempt on the Prime Minister of Slovakia: xenophobia and the Russian trace
SBI investigates case of alleged obstruction of fuel supply to army by acting deputy head of the State Tax Service Sokur - OGP
The law on strengthening mobilization: what will change after May 18 for those liable for military service
Ukraine may have crossed Putin's nuclear red line - Newsweek
In Kherson region, a court ruling prevents the misuse of more than 190 hectares of land of educational institutions
Explosion at BAE Systems plant producing artillery shells in Britain: investigation launched
Day three: a new rally against the law on foreign agents is gathering near the Georgian parliament
Ukrainian servicemen share combat experience with officers from Australia and Finland as part of multinational training courses
Ukraine has opened an embassy in Botswana - MFA
Russian military carries wounded in Dzhankoy airport strike to Sevastopol hospitals
Russia's attack on Chernihiv: about 80 people were hospitalized
PACE recognizes Russian Orthodox Church as an instrument of Kremlin propaganda - MP
Shmyhal meets with U.S. Secretary of Commerce: discusses economic cooperation and new sanctions against russia
Popular
Third explosion occurs in Odesa amid air raid alert
A fatal accident occurs on Brovarskyi Avenue in the capital: a small child is killed, a man and a pregnant woman are in serious condition
Explosions occur in Odesa amid air raid alert
Russia intensifies recruitment and funding of "journalists" around the world - The Resistance Center
Long-awaited GTA 6 has a release date
Publications
Attempt on the Prime Minister of Slovakia: xenophobia and the Russian trace
The law on strengthening mobilization: what will change after May 18 for those liable for military service
The Housing Capital case: where did the billions go?
Only debtors see the Russian footprint: how the label of cooperation with russia is used in business wars
Criminal case opened against acting deputy head of the State Tax Service Sokur for obstructing the supply of fuel to the army
Ukraine may have crossed Putin's nuclear red line - Newsweek
Ukrainian drone attacks on a Russian radar station that is part of a missile early warning system may have crossed one of Moscow's "red lines" regarding the potential use of nuclear weapons.
In Kherson region, a court ruling prevents the misuse of more than 190 hectares of land of educational institutions
The courts of Kherson and Odesa regions ruled to stop the misuse of more than 190 hectares of land worth UAH 41 million belonging to educational institutions, which, in violation of the law, were used for commercial purposes instead of educational ones.
Explosion at BAE Systems plant producing artillery shells in Britain: investigation launched
An explosion occurred at the BAE Systems plant, which manufactures artillery shells and weapons, with no casualties, but law enforcement has already launched an investigation.
Day three: a new rally against the law on foreign agents is gathering near the Georgian parliament
For the third day in a row, thousands of protesters have gathered outside the Georgian parliament building, protesting the controversial law on "foreign agents" and blocking Rustaveli Avenue.
Ukrainian servicemen share combat experience with officers from Australia and Finland as part of multinational training courses
Ukrainian servicemen share combat experience in tactics, drone warfare and trench warfare with officers from Australia and Finland during multinational leadership training as part of the UK-led Operation INTERFLEX.
Ukraine has opened an embassy in Botswana - MFA
Ukraine opened its embassy in Gaborone, Botswana. It became the 16th Ukrainian diplomatic mission in Africa.
Russian military carries wounded in Dzhankoy airport strike to Sevastopol hospitals
Russian servicemen injured in strikes on Dzhankoy airport in occupied Crimea have been taken to hospitals in Sevastopol.
Russia's attack on Chernihiv: about 80 people were hospitalized
17 people were killed and 78 injured, more than 40 hospitalized as a result of Russian missile strikes on Chernihiv.
PACE recognizes Russian Orthodox Church as an instrument of Kremlin propaganda - MP
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe unanimously recognized the Russian Orthodox Church as an instrument of Kremlin propaganda and influence, and Patriarch Eiril and its hierarchs as accomplices in Russia's crimes against Ukraine.
Shmyhal meets with U.S. Secretary of Commerce: discusses economic cooperation and new sanctions against russia
Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with U. S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to discuss strengthening sanctions against russia to weaken its ability to produce weapons, confiscating frozen russian assets, and enhancing economic cooperation between Ukraine and the United States.