Ukraine Launches Missile Strikes on Taganrog

Ukraine launched a missile attack on a military airfield in Taganrog, Russia, using six U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles, prompting a vow of retaliation from the Russian Defense Ministry. While Russian officials reported that all missiles were intercepted, debris from the interceptions caused injuries and minor damage to the airfield, including damage to two buildings and several vehicles. Concurrently, Ukrainian forces also targeted an industrial facility in the Rostov region and an oil pipeline in Bryansk, causing a significant fire. Reports suggest that Ukraine may have employed a new drone-missile hybrid known as Peklo in these attacks. In response, Russian officials indicated they would retaliate vigorously against these Ukrainian strikes. This escalation raises concerns about the potential for a wider conflict as the use of advanced weaponry by Ukraine increases.